Autonomous ocean gliders deploying in VI this week for improved hurricane forecasting
FLEET OF OCEAN GLIDERS COMING TO THE US VIRGIN ISLANDS Data-collecting underwater drones will support improved hurricane forecasting. Ocean gliders will be plying the waters of the US Virgin Islands this summer to help improve … Continue reading →
Blue Flag USVI
United States Virgin Island Blue Flag beaches and marinas are on par with the best beaches and marinas in the world. These Blue Flag sites, located on all three major islands, are operated according to strict … Continue reading →
Caribbean Oceanographic Restoration and Education Foundation [CORE]
The Lionfish people. The C.O.R.E. Foundation inspires communities to be better stewards of the environment through marine awareness education and hands on coastal programs. ♦ ♦ ♦ Tax-Deductible Donations to CORE Invasive Lionfish Sightings … Continue reading →
Coral Bay Community Council
CBCC’s mission is to serve our community by protecting the environment, improving infrastructure, supporting education, encouraging social progress and planning for appropriate low-impact development. CBCC works to provide an effective means for residents of Coral … Continue reading →
Environmental Association of St. Thomas-St. John [EAST]
The Environmental Association of St. Thomas-St. John (EAST) was founded in 1989 as a private, non-profit, volunteer-based community organization whose three areas of environmental focus are advocacy, awareness and education. EAST is a chapter of … Continue reading →
Frederiksted Community Boating
The purpose of Frederiksted Community Boating is to introduce and foster interest in the marine environment by providing opportunities to sail. FCB promotes water safety skills, physical coordination, self-esteem, and environmental awareness for children and … Continue reading →
Frenchtown Civic Organization and French Heritage Museum
The Frenchtown Civic Organization is the standard bearer of French culture and civic contributors on St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, for more than forty years. They have a proven track record of professional performance. They are … Continue reading →
Friends of the St Croix USVI National Parks
A Virgin Islands 501 (C) (3) Nonprofit Corporation, the Mission of the Friends of the St Croix USVI National Parks is to increase public awareness and appreciation of the National Parks on St Croix through … Continue reading →
Friends of Virgin Islands National Park
FVINP is dedicated to the protection and preservation of the natural and cultural resources of Virgin Islands National Park and promotes the responsible enjoyment of this unique national treasure.The Friends has more than 3,000 members … Continue reading →
Marine & Environmental Science Programs
College of Science & Mathematics Department of Biological Sciences The University of the Virgin Islands MacLean Marine Science Center is home to a number of marine education and research programs that lead to graduate and … Continue reading →
Ocean and Coastal Observing – Virgin Islands, Inc. [OCOVI]
OCOVI initiates and facilitates activities in the USVI region that monitor, manage, protect, sustainably utilize and foster appreciation of the region’s marine and coastal environments and resources by providing data, information, products, services and advisement. … Continue reading →
St. Croix Environmental Association [SEA]
Known locally as SEA, this is a 500+ member organization committed to protecting and conserving our beautiful island environment. St. Croix is the largest of the US Virgin Islands and is surrounded by turquoise waters … Continue reading →
Virgin Islands Conservation Society [VICS]
The Virgin Islands Conservation Society, Inc. (VICS, Inc.) was Incorporated, June 4, 1968. VICS’ By-laws were approved in June, 1988. Over the past four decades, VICS, Inc. has operated primarily through its two chapters, St. … Continue reading →
Virgin Islands Marine Advisory Service [VIMAS]
A part of the University of Puerto Rico Sea Grant College Program, the Virgin Islands Marine Advisory Service (VIMAS), is located within the Center for Marine and Environmental Studies at the University of the Virgin Islands. … Continue reading →
Water Resources Research Institute [WRRI]
A part of the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI), the Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI) is one of the 54 water resources research institutes established at land-grant universities throughout the United States and its … Continue reading →