Dr. Richard Nemeth and his team document both the slow recovery of Nassau grouper in the U.S. Virgin Islands and illegal trapping of this endangered species in the Marine Conservation District.

“You are looking at one of the most unique sea turtle habitats in the world because the Brewers Bay and Hawksbill Cove turtle habitat is dominated by an artificial reef. We need to understand what it is about this environment that is attracting and holding so many juvenile hawksbill and green sea turtles. The support of donors like the Baird family is huge and much-needed for us to continue this crucial research.” Dr. Paul Jobsis