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CIMBA project: A successful launch event in Guadeloupe
To mark the recent launch of our CIMBA project, an official kick-off event was held on Monday, February 17, at the Caribaea Initiative headquarters in Guadeloupe. This event brought together the press and numerous stakeholders committed to biodiversity conservation, demonstrating the strong interest in this ambitious initiative.
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CIMBA: an innovative project to study and control exotic predatory mammals
The Caribaea Initiative association, dedicated to combating invasive alien species for years, has just launched its most ambitious project to date: CIMBA. This project aims to better understand and control the impact of exotic mammals on Caribbean biodiversity, a significant threat that requires a multidisciplinary approach combining research, action, and awareness.
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The Mourning Gecko: A rapidly spreading invasive species in Guadeloupe
In Guadeloupe, the Mourning Gecko was first detected in 2010. Thanks to its unique reproductive method and its ability to adapt to a wide variety of habitats, this reptile is able to rapidly expand into the territories it colonizes. A recently published study highlights the current status of this invasion.
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Moths and endemic plants: the remarkable biodiversity of serpentine soils in Cuba
Little known to the general public and rarely studied, ecosystems associated with serpentine soils harbour a unique biodiversity, both in terms of flora and fauna. A recent study examined the importance of these particular ecosystems for insect conservation in Cuba.
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Promising first year for our bird research project in Martinique
Managing and conserving game species is a major challenge. To make informed and objective decisions, it is crucial to first gather rigorous scientific knowledge on the ecology and biology of these species, as well as the state and dynamics of their populations. In Martinique, the ESPACYPA project is addressing this need by focusing on several […]
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Confirmed threat: Invasion of the Bare-eyed Pigeon in Saint-Martin
On the island of Saint-Martin, an unusual species has appeared in the landscape over the past decade: the Bare-eyed Pigeon (Patagioenas corensis). Christopher Cambrone, our scientific program coordinator and specialist in columbids in the Antilles, investigated with his colleagues. His results confirm the alarming scenario of the species’ rapid invasion of the island, with potential […]
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Workshop in Guadeloupe: A unique event at the intersection of science, training, and camaraderie
The light begins to fade over the beautiful archipelago of Guadeloupe. In the conference room, final preparations are underway, while participants continue to arrive from all over the Caribbean. The hotel lobby gradually transforms into a place of meetings and reunions, setting the stage for a week rich in exchanges and discoveries. The first evening […]
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Biology and ecology of the La Selle Thrush: Major scientific advances in Haiti
Birds of tropical forests are among the most threatened in the world, especially species with restricted ranges like the La Selle Thrush (Turdus swalesi). Currently considered vulnerable, this species is endemic to the island of Hispaniola. Exposed to numerous threats, including deforestation and the presence of invasive exotic predator species, the species has experienced a […]
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International collaborations: a PhD student from Jamaica on a scientific mission to Germany
For young scientists, international collaborations open new avenues for research and provide access to knowledge, technical skills, or technologies that would otherwise be limited. Kerri-Ann Bennett, a Jamaican PhD student at the University of the West Indies working on freshwater fish in her native country, recently had the opportunity to participate in a three-week mission […]
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OBITUARY – Simon Tadeo Guerrero Suriñach (1946 – 2024)
Friends, colleagues, students, and everybody else knew him just as Simon. He was a unique and extraordinary scholar, born and raised in the Dominican Republic (DR). Since his childhood, he felt a strong attraction for both literature and science. This took him to acquire an exceptionally good domain of Spanish grammar and literature, and a […]
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