AGP Executive Report
Last update: 32 minutes agoQueen Conch Conservation: Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute and The Island School’s Cape Eleuthera Institute say the Queen Conch Mobile Lab is now fully operational in Eleuthera, with the first egg masses arriving and the first successful hatch—aiming to produce up to 2,000 juvenile conch annually to help restore declining stocks. Coral Climate Resilience: New global research reports that about 166,000 sq km of coral reefs across 71 countries have capacity to withstand or recover from warming, with a large share of climate-resilient reefs including the Bahamas—pushing for smarter protection where reefs can survive. Digital Government & AI Lawmaking: The Bahamas’ Innovation Ministry says it will set up a national AI committee to draft the country’s first AI legislation and create a permanent AI Authority to govern safe, responsible use. Banking Systems Update: Bank of The Bahamas says its Oracle core banking upgrade is causing technical challenges, with technicians working to restore full service after disruptions to online banking and payments. Marine Restoration on the Ground: Waterkeepers Bahamas and volunteers planted about 4,000 mangrove propagules at Dover Sound, highlighting community-led shoreline protection and habitat recovery. Lab-to-Classroom Tech: HLSCC’s Centre for Applied Marine Studies shared results from a marine plastic tracking study using GPS-enabled “smart bottles” deployed by students in the Virgin Islands.
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