In January 2023, SFS partnered with local stakeholders to improve South Caicos reef health. Darwin funds will support the purchase of a dedicated vessel to access local coral nurseries established as part of this consortium for maintenance and community engagement. Operating around an already burdened SFS academic vessel schedule has proven difficult. A dedicated boat will allow greater flexibility and access to the nurseries as this program grows by both SFS students and community members.
Biodiversity monitoring efforts aimed at identifying the migration patterns of Endangered sea turtles highlight the urgent need for global conservation.
Invasive rodents preyed on ground-nesting birds in South Georgia, including burrowing petrels. Researchers making progress in monitoring their recovery.
