In the US Virgin Islands, large species parrotfish have been removed from the ecosystem and indeed the marine food chain. The consequence of this loss is unknown.

With vigilance, education and regulations, Nassau grouper stocks may once again be plentiful.

The NOAA Marine Debris Prevention Grant through UVI provides the opportunity for teachers and students to develop projects to engage and educate the greater USVI community about marine debris problems and solutions.

UVI graduate Mara Duke is studying plankton in Brewers Bay. The purpose of her study is to gain unique insight into how environmental conditions impact all levels of the ecosystem within a small coastal bay with highly diverse habitat types.