| Help save the beaches and reefs of a unique island chain.
The Bahamas are everyone's image of a tropical paradise. Think of warm, aqua blue waters, coral reefs, gentle breezes, and white sand beaches that stretch on seemingly forever. Just off the coast of Florida, stretching lazily across the Tropic of Cancer, this island chain has been surprisingly unmarred by development until recently. Biologists Dr. Kathleen Sullivan Sealey and Lester Flowers (College of the Bahamas) are developing powerful new tools to examine the effects of growing coastal development on the plants and animals living nearby. You can help them compare satellite photographs, featuring the fascinating swirls of coastal currents, to on-the-ground information. By mapping the distribution of changing coastal habitats, you will support sustainable development of these scenic isles.
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