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 3: Replanting the Mangrove Forests with Bonefish and Tarpon Trust AND Waterkeepers Bahamas
Power in Numbers
The main directive of BTT is to conserve and restore the fisheries and habitats of bonefish, tarpon, and another ocean fish called permit. And, to do all this they create collaborations with institutions and governments for conducting their own science-based research. BTT is also dedicated to educating the public.
Waterkeepers Bahamas is a member of Waterkeepers Alliance, which is, "a global movement of community based advocates united… for clean, healthy water for all. [Waterkeepers Alliance] educate and train… their local organizations for preparing effective legal challenges to uphold environmental justice.”
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