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Description:
Author(s):
University of the Virgin Islands Center for Marine and Environmental Studies, Virgin Islands Marine Advisory Service
Title:
Waves of change: A resource for environmental issues in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Publication Date:
2009
Institution:
University of the Virgin Islands Center for Marine and Environmental Studies
Page(s):
36
Abstract:
The Virgin Islands Marine Advisory Service (VIMAS) is pleased to present this collection of briefing statements in order to provide information on some of the important environmental issues affecting the Territory. VIMAS is a cooperative program between the University of the Virgin Islands and the University of Puerto Rico Sea Grant College Program. VIMAS is dedicated to providing information in a usable format that educates and increases awareness about the marine environment and our natural resources. This report features nine topics that are of particular relevance locally. While each briefing is focused on a distinct issue, it is best to view these topics as intertwined. As the environment is made up of interconnected parts, especially in terms of impact, so is this resource book. Each topic contains a background section titled: Fundamentals,? followed by how legislative officials can influence progress in the respective topic area titled: Changing Tides.? Each distinct section also provides examples of the applied topic titled: Currents.?
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