After the pandemic, distancing protocals eased on Grand Bahama, allowing artists Laurie Tuchel, Jo Morasco, and Chantal Bethal to gather. They discussed an exhibit of their works of art spawned by the devistation of Hurricane Dorian in The One Goat and Three Bird Art Exhibit. Concerned by the warming climate, they invited Coral Vita Co-founder, Gator Halpern and Bonefish and Tarpon Trust representative, Justin Lewis, to speak to the exhibition's opening night reception. They discussed the stress that warming water is having on corals around the world as well as the bonefish, tarpon, and permit fish, and mangroves too.
Part 2: Bringing Aid to the Island AND Driving with Laurie to view Dorian Damage
Power in Numbers
Laurie Tuchel and Caperton head east to the hardest hit part of the island. Caperton also talks with Steve Crane, a long time resident of Grand Bahama, who helps get aid to the the islanders after Dorian. Caperton also speaks with Andy Stofeth, with SBP, a non-profit, that "takes a holistic approach to disasters, increasing readiness and resilience before they happen, and streamlining rebuilding and long-term recovery after."
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