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Jamaica otorga un valor económico a un área amenazada y a su hábitat de manglar

El Windsor Research Centre (WRC, por sus siglas en inglés) desarrolla un proyecto para involucrar a los habitantes de Jamaica en la conservación y protección del área protegida Coral Spring-Mountain Spring (CPMSPA, por sus siglas en inglés) y su hábitat de manglar.

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Jamaicans set to put an economic value on a threatened mangrove site

The Windsor Research Centre (WRC) is implementing a project to engage the people of Jamaica in the conservation and protection of the Coral Spring-Mountain Spring Protected Area (CPMSPA) and its mangrove habitat.

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Jamaica may cease to be “the fairest isle that eyes ever beheld” in the face of climate change

Climate models indicate that Jamaica is likely to experience significant changes in temperature, precipitation, sea-level rise and extreme weather events.

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“Welcome to Cockpit Country”

Cockpit Country is recognized nationally and internationally as a habitat for more than 60 threatened species, making it one of the highest-ranked Important Bird Areas and Key Biodiversity Areas in Jamaica and the Caribbean.

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US scientist says ‘no’ to Font Hill’s development

RESPECTED animal ecologist and conservation scientist Dr Peter Marra has waded into the debate over Font Hill in St Elizabeth, insisting that the site ought not to be developed given its ecological value.

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Jamaica’s petrels reveal some of their secrets

Searches at sea off the eastern coasts of Jamaica have revealed the presence of significant numbers of Pterodroma petrels, and was supported by BirdLife International's Preventing Extinctions Programme.

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