Mangrove forests are critical in our fight against climate change. They can store four to ten times more carbon per hectare as terrestrial forests, but sadly in many regions they are being lost 3-4 times faster than terrestrial forests. Their locations along the fringes of land and sea can make them difficult to measure by hand, and thus the need for effective remote sensing technologies and methods are critical for gathering more accurate information on these ecosystems to better inform decisions on coastal land use and restoration. A new manual from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in the Caribbean, aims to do just that! This manual helps stakeholders make the best decisions on which remote sensing methods are best for mapping and monitoring different kinds of mangroves based on project needs and budgets. Thus, allowing for enhanced management and conservation of these critical ecosystems. Check it out below! https://lnkd.in/gT_S3cXd #mangrovemonitoring #mangrovemapping #mangroveforest #natureconservation #climatechange #natureclimatesolutions
The Nature Conservancy in the Caribbean
Non-profit Organizations
Miami, Florida 2,321 followers
Protecting and conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends in the Caribbean and beyond.
About us
Protecting nature’s beauty and biodiversity throughout The Caribbean. The Caribbean is one of the world’s most biologically diverse marine regions. Home to iconic wildlife and vulnerable coastal communities, the region's once abundant ocean, coasts and coral reefs have suffered alarming decline. For more than 40 years, TNC has been protecting the breathtaking beauty that makes the Caribbean the unique paradise that it is and the resources that sustain the millions who live there.
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Miami, Florida
- Founded
- 1954
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- nature conservation, coral restoration, environmental policy, biodiversity assessment, coastal rehabilitation, ocean conservation, GIS mapping, and sustainable development
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As this #CoralReefAwarenessWeek draws to an end, we are proud to highlight our CoralCarib project is providing just that! Local partners across the Caribbean are leveraging cutting-edge technology to combat coral reef losses. Our collaboration with FUNDEMAR and Grupo Puntacana has led to a state-of-the-art Marine Innovation Center where new tools are being tested to better 1) care for (i.e. clean plugs and scan coral health) 2) create micro-fragments of a variety of critical coral species which can 1) reduce costs and 2) identify resilient corals faster than ever before! Paving the way for more scalable and replicable coral restoration projects. Learn more about CoralCarib in the link below. https://nature.ly/46eOmI9 #coralconservation #coralrestoration #dominicanrepublic #natureconservation #coralreefs #thecaribbean Images © RICARDO BRIONES FOTOGRAFIAS
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What better way is there to kick off #OceanMonth in the US Virgin Islands?! #CoralConservation #CoralReefs #marinebiology #marineconservation
My team has been busy this week, prepping and training new staff for our next coral spawning event, happening in a couple days. Staff were walked through the process of assisted fertilization, rinsing, cleaning and caring for larvae during their fragile early stages. We have set up multiple experiments to examine the best ways to settle and raise recruits, and have been refining a "large-batch" method of fertilization in order to scale up facilitated sexual reproduction for our restoration program. #coralbabies #coralrestoration #worldreefawarenessday
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Happy #WorldReefDay! One of the most critical creatures in the Caribbean and a focal point of so much of our conservation work ❤️ Keep your eye on our channels today for lots of stories from our coral projects throughout the region!
It’s #WorldReefDay! Coral reefs are a haven for marine life, but experts estimate that up to 90% of coral reefs will be severely degraded by 2050 if we don't act now. This is why, as part of the #OceanDecade, scientists across the world are developing and implementing solutions to protect and restore these unique ecosystems, such as: 🪸 Reefs of Hope by Corals For Conservation, which propagates pioneering bleaching-resistant corals to safeguard corals against worsening marine heatwaves in Fiji: https://ow.ly/29KI50S42NY 🪸 The Coral Sentinel System by the Smithsonian Institute, which aims to use autonomous, low-cost robots to monitor the health of coral reefs around the world in near real-time: https://ow.ly/Y2kj50S42NX 🪸 The Global Fund for Coral Reefs, which unlocks innovative funding to protect and restore coral reefs: https://ow.ly/SnoQ50S42NW #WorldReefAwarenessDay
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Islands tend to suffer disproportionally large losses of biological diversity compared to other areas, so establishing protected areas is a key tool for mitigating species losses. A recent study was published on how to better identify key locations within the Tropical Important Plant Areas in the #BritishVirginIslands to better inform the expansion of the current protected area network. We are especially proud that Dr. Steve Schill, as part of TNC Caribbean, provided technical support in the spatial prioritization of identifying key locations for endemic plant species for this research. This study was done in collaboration with Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands, and Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen https://lnkd.in/eftKhZq8
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It's #TriviaTuesday and we are going to kick this off with a difficult one, both to fathom and knowledge-wise! Those who select the correct answer will earn a point for their cumulative trivia total and help you rise in the marine ranks to get closer to winning our #CaribbeanBiology Trivia and of course unlimited bragging rights. Check out our Instagram and Facebook for more ways to play and earn points. #TriviaTime #theCaribbean #Biodiversity #ExtinctionCrisis
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The Caribbean Biodiversity Fund and The Nature Conservancy are proud to host an impactful side-event at the 4th International Conference on #SmallIslandDevelopingStates titled "Forging Partnerships for the Future" discussing how collaborations across the Caribbean are critical in pursuit of achieving the Global Biodiversity Framework 30x30 target as well as securing a nature positive future for our region! Various speakers from some incredible organizations will be at this event, so you won't want to miss hearing their unique input on this important topic. This is a FREE but CLOSED event. You must already be registered for the SIDS 4 conference to attend (link below to general registration). We look forward to seeing participants next Wednesday! https://lnkd.in/eC6BE9y6 #SIDS #SmallIslandDevelopingStates #SIDS4 #theCaribbean #SustainableDevelopment #Biodiversity #NatureConservation
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We are #HIRING and looking for a Watershed Conservation Coordinator based in beautiful San Juan, #PuertoRico! Some of the key duties for this position include, but are not limited to, + Coordinating project activities and stakeholder engagement, tracking progress and strategizing solutions to address challenges. + Building relationships and fostering cooperation with internal and external partners and stakeholders. + Ensuring program compliance with internal policies and external requirements. + Performing fieldwork in varied locations across Puerto Rico, including field monitoring, surveys, and assessments. + Presenting conservation projects to different stakeholders, including in outreach and education activities. + Developing work plans and implementation program for watershed action plan in coordination with partners. If this sounds like a fitting and exciting position for you visit the link below to apply. https://nature.ly/3ykLw7Q #watersheds #watermanagement #waterconservation #watershedmanagement #manejodecuencas #cuencashidrográficas #jobopportunity #thecaribbean
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Fisheries are critical to the Caribbean and our amazing fisheries and marine management staff are leading the charge in making sustainable fisheries 1) Practical and 2) Feasible in our region. Check out our latest episode of #CaribbeanCurrents to learn how TNC and partners are changing the fishing landscape for the better! #sustainablefishing #TheCaribbean #fisheries #sustainablefisheries
With the launch of the Tuna Transparency Pledge last month, sustainably managed fisheries have been top of mind. Check out our latest video from "Caribbean Currents," The Nature Conservancy in the Caribbean's video series. It highlights sustainable fisheries with panelists from The Nature Conservancy and fishers from Grenada and the Bahamas. Thanks to Natalie Miaoulis-Maillis, Fisheries Specialist, Northern Caribbean Program, Olando Harvey, Marine and Coastal Project Manager, Eastern Caribbean, Donald Henry, Fisher and Coral Gardener, Grenada, Shervin Tate, Fisher East End Community Representative, the Bahamas, for your expertise on this important matter! Watch the full episode: https://lnkd.in/gyPX4tja #SustainableFishing #Caribbean
Caribbean Currents - Sustainable Fisheries in the Caribbean
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Do you have what it takes to ascend the marine ranks and be crowned the Humpback Hero?! 🐋 Until May 31st we will be hosting a Caribbean Biology Trivia series on our channels. Stemming topics from species classification to ecological impacts of both terrestrial and marine organisms from our region. You can find places to play from our LinkedIn, to Facebook, to Instagram Stories and Posts. As you gain points by answering questions right you will ascend the marine ranks and we will do a roundup at the end of the week of where you are on the rank board and what organism is symbolizing your rank. Will you be a Jazzy Jellyfish, a Terrific Tiger Shark, or somewhere in-between?! You can also gain extra points by sharing our posts on your own channels and helping to share wildlife knowledge. The winner will take home the coveted title of "Humpback Hero" and a special prize to recognize their knowledge of the Caribbean and their clear utter awesomeness. 🏆 So make sure to follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook (links in bio) and keep an eye out for the next question! And yes, you can play even if you are TNC staff :P Good luck and if you have any questions feel free to message or comment below. #TriviaTuesday #MarineBiology #Zoology #theCaribbean #QuizTime #TriviaTime