Port of Spain, March 8, 2023 – Along the south coast of St. Vincent lies an enchanting expanse of calm blue waters and white sandy shores, extending from Indian Bay to Johnson Point at Canash and encompassing Young Island and Fort Duvernette. This picturesque and idyllic coastal region forms the South Coast Marine Conservation Area (SCMCA), the mainland’s sole marine protected area. The SCMCA features mangrove, sea grass and coral reef ecosystems, which are key to the nature-dependent tourism and fishing sectors, local employment, and the rich biodiversity of the area.
Despite its significance, the SCMCA faces serious threats from climatic hazards and pollution which are reducing the capacity of its ecosystems to provide the goods and services on which people rely.
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For more information on the project and the workshop, please contact the project manager, Ms. Yasa Belmar at yasa@canari.org.
Photo: Part of the SCMCA and surrounding watersheds from Fort Duvernette. Credit: Phillip Beckles