Portland Bight Discovery Centre

C-CAM holds its first environmental Youth Forum at Salt River, Jamaica

March 29, 2024

The Portland Bight Discovery Centre, on the fringe of wetlands at Salt River in Clarendon, is the “HQ” of environmental education for the Caribbean Coastal Area Management Foundation (C-CAM). I have attended several activities there, during which community members and schoolchildren of all ages were involved and enjoying the process of learning. As I myself … More C-CAM holds its first environmental Youth Forum at Salt River, Jamaica

World Wetlands Day 2017: Wet and Dry in Salt River

February 3, 2017

The crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) posed with his front feet on a rock on the other side of the river, the front part of his body tilted upwards, the lower part in the dark green waters. His jaws were slightly open, displaying some very white lower teeth that my dentist might well admire. He looked as … More World Wetlands Day 2017: Wet and Dry in Salt River

Islanders of All Ages Celebrate Caribbean Endemic Birds

May 27, 2016

The Caribbean Endemic Bird Festival is a very special event on the BirdsCaribbean calendar. It is the time of year when we celebrate birds that are unique to US. It’s also very inclusive – not just for scientists and birdwatchers, but for everyone. Here is BirdsCaribbean’s press release, and some wonderful photos from some of … More Islanders of All Ages Celebrate Caribbean Endemic Birds