Gemma Handy (St John's, Antigua) reports on ongoing efforts on Turks and Caicos to protect reefs from stony coral tissue loss disease; see full article in BBC News. If Reginald Beckford had been told a few years ago that he would later make a living as a scuba diving instructor, he would probably have laughed.…
The trail reopens with welcomed renovations for improved marine education, life. and livelihoods.
This important work ensures the protection of the enchanting marine life, the safety of snorkelers, and the sustained livelihood of those who earn a living from using the nearby boating channel.
Sandals Foundation contributed around US$30,000 towards this effort.
In commemoration of World Oceans Day which took place this month, the Turks and Caicos Reef Fund in collaboration with the Department of Environment and Coastal Resources proudly reopened the more than 20-year-old near shore trail after implementing upgrades valued at just under US$30,000 from the Sandals Foundation.