Nassau Grouper Closed Season
Reminder to all December 1st to February 28th is the Nassau Grouper Closed Season. The capture, purchase and sale of
Nassau grouper is prohibited during this time.
Let’s give them some time and privacy to make more Nassau Groupers. In the meantime, try out other tasty alternative dish options like Lionfish!
For more info on fisheries regulations in The Bahamas download the FishRules App.
Scholarship Opportunity; Apply for the Bahamian Environmental Steward Scholarship (BESS) Programme today!
The BESS programme is for motivated graduating high school students between the ages of 15-18 who are interested in learning more about the environment, conservation and sustainable systems as they transition from high school to university studies. Since its inception 50 BESS Scholars from schools throughout the country have participated.
Applications will be accepted December 1 st – February 15th.
Download the Application; http://138.197.8.189/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BESS-2022-23-Application-V.pdf
Book your Virtual Field Studies!
Explore our beautiful Blue Bahamas with your students in a BREEF virtual presentation to the BREEF Coral Reef Sculpture Garden focusing on Coral Reefs; go on a virtual Fish Survey and learn to identify Marine Species, visit Mangrove Wetlands, Rocky Shores or discuss other available topics like Plastic Pollution or Climate Change. Virtual Field Studies are available for booking from March 15th- May 14th.
Email mallory@breef.org for more information.