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VI Gov’t collaborating to revive coastal reefs with 3D printing technology
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands has joined forces with the Association of Reef Keepers (ARK) and Rethink Rebuild Regenerating “rrreefs” to revive coastal reefs in the Virgin Islands using 3D printed technology.
Boaters urged not to discharge ballast water near shore
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The boating and yachting community is urged to do its part to help fight against the Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) that is currently affecting the coral reefs in the Virgin Islands.
VI coral reefs under threat by deadly disease- Hon Wheatley
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- “Our marine resources need our help,” was the clarion call by Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), as he detailed that an emerging disease scientists are calling Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD), which attacks living tissues of corals eventually leading to their death, has reached the Virgin Islands.
UPDATE: EE/LL sewage woes dominate coral reef meeting
EAST END/LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI – “We have had lots of talks about sewage in all the groups here tonight, issues of sewage seems to really be a big thing,” said Ms. Sarah Young, team leader of a group of marine and social scientists conducting research in the Virgin Islands (VI) from the Newcastle University, United Kingdom.
CGB beach faces sudden destruction if left unchecked - Hon Pickering
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortols, VI - Based on a study that was done some three years ago by a Miami based organisation and which focused on the critical importance of the run-offs in the Cane Garden Bay (CGB) area, the beautiful and very popular Cane Garden Bay beach may be in real danger of sudden destruction if left unchecked.
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