This page will eventually become a collection of my reviews of Environmental Impact Assessments conducted in the Bahamas. The links lead to a Science and Perspective copy of the EIA as published, then a link to my comments on the EIA as submitted to the developer and the Department of Environmental Planning and Protection. I will also include a brief summary of the EIA. Enjoy.

  • Communication: the basics

    ​ Communication: Reflecting on what i would say to a group i have never met, who may or may not read my every word, i scrolled through the near endless feed of topics that are at the forefront of my mind. What should i say, how, is this the right time? So. I figured the…

  • Tropical Ornithology Opportunity for students and others.

    Position Information: Title: Tropical Ornithology & Field Techniques Intern Organization: Third Millennium Alliance, El Observatorio de Aves Jama- Coaque Location: Reserva Jama-Coaque, ManabĂ­ province, Ecuador Start dates: Multiple throughout the year, see http://bit.ly/2D7Oydd. Next is March 19th. Open to: Everyone! From the experienced bander seeking to handle new tropical species to beginners new to the…

  • 5 things YOU can do to help Nassau Grouper

    Closed season is over but Nassau grouper still need our help Let’s be responsible fishers and consumers. Here are some of the fisheries regulations that are in place to protect this iconic species: Grouper and rockfish must weigh at least 3 lbs (approximately 17 inches in length) before being harvested. The use of SCUBA gear…

  • How we (should) respond to hate

    How we (should) respond to hate

    On February 16th, I opened my email to see the best written response to hate messaging I have seen in almost 6 years at this university. Here are the key points: 1: The Message is specific. We know exactly what happened. 2: It specifically identifies the behavior, and the individuals that support it as being…

  • The biggest minority in academia

    Critically thinking about minority status. We hear minority all the time. It has become one of those words that people say but do not really understand at the core. Like “Liberal”, “Communist”, etc. these words often have a standardized meaning you find in the dictionary, but can be used in various contexts with different connotation…