Laurance Rockefeller’s Legacy: Preserving Nature and Promoting Sustainable Tourism in the British Virgin Islands
Laurance Spelman Rockefeller, a visionary conservationist, philanthropist, and businessman, played a pivotal role in establishing and preserving national parks in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). As a member of the prominent Rockefeller family, he used his wealth and influence to champion environmental stewardship, merging his love for nature with an ethos of sustainable tourism. His…
Sargassum in the U.S. Virgin Islands: A Growing Environmental Concern
The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI), a tropical paradise known for its pristine beaches, clear turquoise waters, and vibrant marine life, has been facing a growing environmental challenge: sargassum. This brown seaweed, which drifts across the Atlantic Ocean in vast mats, has become an increasingly common sight along the shores of the Caribbean, including the USVI….