The Marine Reserves in Dominica

Other Activities

In addition to the numerous land-based hiking tours and activities, Dominica is also one of the best places on the planet to see Sperm Whales. There is a resident population of females off the deep Caribbean coast and males migrate across the Atlantic every year.

Sperm Whales

Dive Fest 2003!!!

Supporting the Dominica Water Sports Association

SSMR DAY 2003

Reef Research Seminar

There will be a one day seminar entitled "Aspects of Reef Research", held on Monday August 18th at the Fisheries Division conference room, Bayfront, Roseau commencing promptly 0900 hrs.

This is for interested local divers and hopeful participants in the reef research program to be conducted along the west coast of the island.

Please indicate via e-mail whether you will be able to attend this seminar on or before the 14th August, so the necessary arrangements for materials, food and snacks can be made accordingly.

Some funding will be made available to offset the costs of the diving during
the course of this program.

For further information on methodologies please visit the following
websites: www.reef.org and www.reefcheck.org.

September 21st, 2003

The Dominica Marine Reserve Service conducted inaugural R.E.E.F and REERCHECK dives at the Cabrits in the north of the island. These were the first of Long Term reef monitoring surveys planned for the West Coast.

The Dive Team one hopes, will make this a regular occurrence, providing much needed data and diving at the sites with "new eyes". The team wishes to thank all those who participated and supported in this venture.

Photos will be in the gallery shortly.

October, 2003

Fisheries Makes Donation to RoSTI Project RoSTI Project Manager Mr. Rowan Byrne receives an EC$1,000 cheque from Mr. Arun “Izzy” Madsetti, SSMR Marine Reserve Manager c/o the Fisheries Division.

The funds will be used to co-sponsor the new Turtle Sign that will be put in place on the roadside entrance to La Plaine beach.

The Rosalie Sea Turtle Initiative (RoSTI) is a project of the Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network (WIDECAST) implemented in partnership with local communities, the private sector, and Government of Dominica.



		Other Activities In addition to the numerous land-based hiking tours and activities, Dominica is also one of the best places on the planet to see Sperm Whales. There is a resident population of females off the deep Caribbean coast and males migrate across the Atlantic every year. Dive Fest 2003!!! Supporting the Dominica Water Sports Association SSMR DAY 2003 Reef Research Seminar There will be a one day seminar entitled "Aspects of Reef Research", held on Monday August 18th at the Fisheries Division conference room, Bayfront, Roseau commencing promptly 0900 hrs. This is for interested local divers and hopeful participants in the reef research program to be conducted along the west coast of the island. Please indicate via e-mail whether you will be able to attend this seminar on or before the 14th August, so the necessary arrangements for materials, food and snacks can be made accordingly. Some funding will be made available to offset the costs of the diving during the course of this program. For further information on methodologies please visit the following websites: www.reef.org and www.reefcheck.org. September 21st, 2003 The Dominica Marine Reserve Service conducted inaugural R.E.E.F and REERCHECK dives at the Cabrits in the north of the island. These were the first of Long Term reef monitoring surveys planned for the West Coast. The Dive Team one hopes, will make this a regular occurrence, providing much needed data and diving at the sites with "new eyes". The team wishes to thank all those who participated and supported in this venture. Photos will be in the gallery shortly. October, 2003 RoSTI Project Manager Mr. Rowan Byrne receives an EC$1,000 cheque from Mr. Arun “Izzy” Madsetti, SSMR Marine Reserve Manager c/o the Fisheries Division. The funds will be used to co-sponsor the new Turtle Sign that will be put in place on the roadside entrance to La Plaine beach. The Rosalie Sea Turtle Initiative (RoSTI) is a project of the Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network (WIDECAST) implemented in partnership with local communities, the private sector, and Government of Dominica.