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Dragonflies and other Odonates: Towards a better understanding of key indicators in Haiti
Continue readingHaiti, located on the large island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean, hosts a rich and diverse fauna that is also facing significant threats. The country’s aquatic ecosystems, in particular, are confronted with numerous challenges such as massive deforestation, increasing urbanization, and significant pollution due to limited wastewater and waste treatment capacity. Simultaneously, scientific studies in the field are scarce…
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New research program dedicated to invasive turtles in Guadeloupe and Martinique
While Guadeloupe and Martinique are home to a rich biodiversity, the presence of invasive alien species represents a serious threat to these fragile species. In this context, Caribaea Initiative just started a new program to better understand the demography and impact of exotic turtles in Guadeloupe and Martinique. Continue reading
Urbanization: How Cuban lizards are impacted by life in the urban jungle?
In the ever-changing landscape of urbanization, the impact on local biodiversity is a growing concern. While many species face challenges in adapting to urban environments, some manage to thrive. A recent study has focused on the case of a lizard endemic to Cuba. Continue reading
Project ESPACYPA: Already thousands of images to better understand the birds of Guadeloupe and Saint-Martin
Continue readingIn the French Caribbean, hunting is regulated to prevent the decline of populations of certain bird species. However, in Guadeloupe and Martinique, this management faces a major challenge: the crucial lack of knowledge about the ecology and population dynamics of certain game bird species. These gaps lead to recurring conflicts between hunters and environmental protection associations. Both parties agree:…
The REVPOL project comes to an end
Continue readingGrowing urbanization poses major challenges for the preservation of biodiversity. One of these challenges is to maintain biodiversity in urban environments, in particular through green spaces. In this context, the REVPOL project, dedicated to the REVegetation of urban and peri-urban areas in the West Indies in favor of POLlinators, has just come to an end. Begun in 2021, it…
A turning point for Haiti: Jean-Marry Exantus is paving the way for urban ecology and conservation biology research in his native country
Continue readingA historic success for Haiti. Jean-Marry Exantus has just successfully defended his PhD thesis, the first in both conservation biology and ornithology in the country. Combining passion and tenacity, Jean-Marry Exantus proves that it is possible for Haitians to become involved in safeguarding their natural heritage by developing world-class scientific expertise in the study and conservation of biodiversity. …
Exotic turtles in Guadeloupe: An under-studied threat to biodiversity
Continue readingGuadeloupe is home to a variety of ecosystems populated by a rich and unique biodiversity. But, as in all the territories of the insular Caribbean, this abundant biodiversity faces a major threat: the invasion of exotic species. (more…)
Bird conservation in Haiti: a young researcher’s tenacity to assess the importance of protected forests
Continue readingIn the Caribbean, Haiti occupies a special place in terms of avian biodiversity conservation. The island of Hispaniola, of which Haiti occupies the western part, is one of the largest in the Caribbean and home to several endemic bird species. Its geographical location also makes it a major migration crossroads and wintering site for many bird species. Over 300…
Invasive alien species: a major factor in global biodiversity loss
Invasive alien species have been a major factor in 60% of species extinctions worldwide. This is the conclusion of the latest report from IPBES, the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services. The Caribbean, as an island system considered a hotspot of biodiversity, is particularly concerned. Continue reading
In Guadeloupe, an ecosystem rehabilitated after the invasion of exotic turtles
The abundant biodiversity of the Caribbean, rich and unique in the world, is under numerous threats. As with all island systems, invasive alien species are a major problem. Originating from other territories, these animals or plants are introduced voluntarily or by accident, and disrupt local ecosystems through competition, predation, or via their pathogens. Continue reading
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