The Invasive Lionfish

The Invasive Lionfish

Lionfish are members of the family Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes) which includes many of the world’s most venomous species. Lionfish are originally native to the Indian and Pacific oceans but two species (Pterois) volitans and P. (miles) were introduced to the Atlantic...
Meteorological Monitoring at Tobacco Caye

Meteorological Monitoring at Tobacco Caye

Tobacco Caye is a tiny 4 acre island located directly on the Belize Barrier Reef. The word “caye” in Mayan means sand accumulation on the reef and that is exactly how Tobacco Caye was formed. Tobacco Caye is located roughly 14 miles off of the coast of Dangriga which...