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TCI to Study Viability of Migratory Fish Species PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 04 April 2013 16:06
The Department for Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA), Ministry of Environment and the Office of the Governor have made public their support of a study into the viability of a pelagic fishing industry for the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI).
Last Updated on Thursday, 04 April 2013 16:09
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Grand Turk and North Caicos begin plant pest surveillance program PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 07 February 2013 10:08
The Turks and Caicos Islands Government Plant Health Services Unit has instituted its fruit fly surveillance program on Grand Turk and Middle Caicos in an effort to monitor the pests and protect the country’s crop production.
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TCRF receives grant from Seacology PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 07 February 2013 10:07
The Turks and Caicos Reef Fund received a $2800 grant from Seacology which will be put toward the organization’s continued efforts to repair and replace the islands’ boat moorings.
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Beaches awarded environmentalgold certification by EarthCheck PDF Print E-mail
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Monday, 17 December 2012 21:28
Beaches Turks and Caicos joins an elite group of companies that have consistently demonstrated their environmental commitment for five years of more, recently being awarded gold status with EarthCheck.
Last Updated on Monday, 17 December 2012 21:39
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Rescued turtles released back to the wild PDF Print E-mail
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Monday, 17 December 2012 21:26
Six turtles rescued by the Turks and Caicos Turtle Project over two years ago were deemed fit for release and set free to rejoin their wild counterparts Dec. 12 on Grace Bay Beach. The Turtle Project, with support from the Conch Farm, has been nursing the six Green Sea Turtles back to health over the last twenty-four months. The young turtles suffered from various injuries or maladies at the time of their rescue but today are healthy turtles expected to live long and full lives.
Last Updated on Monday, 17 December 2012 21:39
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TC Reef Fund sees a financially productive year PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 19 November 2012 14:34

The non-profit Turks and Caicos Reef Fund organization continues to demonstrate success with its fundraising efforts in support of its programs, posting 55-percent increase in raised funds for the fiscal year.

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National Trust Corner: Migratory birds (part 3) PDF Print E-mail
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Monday, 12 November 2012 09:24

Do all of our migrants stay for the winter?

Last Updated on Monday, 12 November 2012 09:27
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National Trust Corner: Migratory birds (part 2) PDF Print E-mail
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Friday, 02 November 2012 06:22

Second in a series

How do birds prepare to migrate?

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National Trust Corner: Migratory birds PDF Print E-mail
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Saturday, 27 October 2012 18:02

We are celebrating the International Migratory Bird Festival highlighting the spectacular arrival of migratory birds which arouses emotions in many people and has symbolic meaning in numerous cultures around the world.

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Conch quota lowered for exports, local consumption PDF Print E-mail
Written by Richard Green/richard@fptci.com   
Thursday, 18 October 2012 09:41

The quota for queen conch has been lowered for 2012-13 to protect the Turks and Caicos Islands’ valuable resource that may be in serious jeopardy from overfishing.

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TCI Protected Areas Series

The fp is publishing a series of articles on the Turks and Caicos Islands Protected Area System to increase public awareness and respect for the beauty and value of this "beautiful by nature" country.

The authors, marine ecologist Marsha Pardee and terrestrial ecologist Kathleen Wood, are long-time TCI residents and respected scientists in their fields.

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