In partnership with NOAA, we conducted a detailed assessment of the condition of coral reefs on the leeward side of Bonaire, which has the reputation for being one of the most environmentally conscious islands in the Caribbean. Rapid assessments were carried out to determine the health and resilience of reefs. The team found supporting evidence for the claim that Bonaire’s reefs may be the healthiest in the Caribbean today.
2025-2026 B.A.M. Student Voices
Throughout the Bahamas Awareness of Mangroves (B.A.M.) and Jamaica Awareness of Mangroves in Nature (J.A.M.I.N.) programs, we evaluate each phase of the mangrove education and restoration process to better understand how students are learning, growing, and connecting with their coastal environments.
Before the programs begin, students share what they already know about mangroves and how they feel about them. As the program progresses, we continue to gather feedback to see how their knowledge evolves from identifying mangrove species and understanding food webs to recognizing the role mangroves play in coastal protection and climate change mitigation.
But the surveys go beyond science content.
We also ask students…
