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A detection dog supporting research: a new step for the CIMBA project<\/a><\/h3>
13 January 2026<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>
As part of its projects, Caribaea Initiative develops innovative approaches to improve data collection. Among these, the use of a detection dog makes it possible to locate cat scats in the field. After several months of training, this method is now operational.<\/div>
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DEVIMTOR Project: Monitoring invasive turtles in the Caribbean continues<\/a><\/h3>
3 November 2025<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>
Whether introduced intentionally or accidentally, invasive alien species are today among the main threats to global biodiversity. In the French Caribbean, several species of freshwater turtles introduced over time have successfully established themselves in natural environments, sometimes to the detriment of native species. Understanding their distribution and impact is therefore essential to implement effective management […]<\/div>
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A marine parasite discovered in sea snails in Saint Kitts<\/a><\/h3>
27 August 2025<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>
Caribbean biodiversity is not limited to brightly colored birds or tropical fish. It also includes a multitude of microscopic organisms, such as parasites, whose study is just as important from both an ecological and an economic perspective.<\/div>
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Soundscapes reveal new clues about a Critically Endangered Cuban frog<\/a><\/h3>
28 July 2025<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>
What if listening to the forest could help us protect its most elusive inhabitants? In Cuba, a tiny frog with a very restricted range\u2014Eleutherodactylus bartonsmithi\u2014has become the focus of an innovative conservation study based on sound.<\/div>
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Caribbean biodiversity in the spotlight in Martinique: highlights from the 5th Caribaea Initiative scientific conference<\/a><\/h3>
30 June 2025<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>
The Caribaea Initiative Research & Conservation Conference, held from June 10 to 12, 2025, in Martinique, brought together researchers, professionals, and conservation stakeholders from across the Caribbean and beyond. The event held special significance as it coincided with the 10th anniversary of the association.<\/div>
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Caribaea Initiative awarded at the Stars of Europe ceremony in Guadeloupe<\/a><\/h3>
31 May 2025<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>
It is an honour and a great reward for Caribaea Initiative! Our MERCI project (Managing Exotic Reptiles on Caribbean Islands) won first prize in the Interregional Cooperation category of the Les \u00c9toiles de l\u2019Europe en Guadeloupe competition, during the ceremony held on May 16, 2025, in Baie Mahault.<\/div>
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Urban and forest lizards in Cuba: Shedding new light on their differences<\/a><\/h3>
7 April 2025<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>
How does urbanization affect wildlife? In Cuba, the endemic lizard Anolis homolechis has become a model species for a team of researchers exploring various hypotheses to explain the differences observed between suburban and forest populations. A recent study offers new insights.<\/div>
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CIMBA project: A successful launch event in Guadeloupe<\/a><\/h3>
20 February 2025<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>
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.<\/div>
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CIMBA: an innovative project to study and control exotic predatory mammals<\/a><\/h3>
19 December 2024<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>
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.<\/div>
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The Mourning Gecko: A rapidly spreading invasive species in Guadeloupe<\/a><\/h3>
17 December 2024<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>
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.<\/div>
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Latest news<\/h3>
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A detection dog supporting research: a new step for the CIMBA project<\/a><\/h3>
13 January 2026<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>
Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>
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DEVIMTOR Project: Monitoring invasive turtles in the Caribbean continues<\/a><\/h3>
3 November 2025<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>
Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>
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A marine parasite discovered in sea snails in Saint Kitts<\/a><\/h3>
27 August 2025<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>
Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Soundscapes reveal new clues about a Critically Endangered Cuban frog<\/a><\/h3>
28 July 2025<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>
Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Caribbean biodiversity in the spotlight in Martinique: highlights from the 5th Caribaea Initiative scientific conference<\/a><\/h3>
30 June 2025<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>
Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Caribaea Initiative awarded at the Stars of Europe ceremony in Guadeloupe<\/a><\/h3>
31 May 2025<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>
Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>
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Urban and forest lizards in Cuba: Shedding new light on their differences<\/a><\/h3>
7 April 2025<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>
Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>
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CIMBA project: A successful launch event in Guadeloupe<\/a><\/h3>
20 February 2025<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>
Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>
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CIMBA: an innovative project to study and control exotic predatory mammals<\/a><\/h3>
19 December 2024<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>
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Moths and endemic plants: the remarkable biodiversity of serpentine soils in Cuba<\/a><\/h3>
3 October 2024<\/abbr><\/span><\/div>
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