AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBlue Belt marine science: The UK’s Blue Belt Programme is funding a £180,000 open-procedure analysis contract for “Beyond the Reef” samples from Anguilla and other Caribbean UK Overseas Territories, with Cefas processing 417 water-sampling filters using a metabarcoding workflow to map teleost fish and elasmobranchs around the islands. Marine conservation expansion: Montserrat has joined the Blue Belt Programme, becoming the fourth Caribbean UK Overseas Territory in the initiative and committing to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone, with support aimed at habitats like coral reefs, seagrass and hawksbill turtles. Local heritage + cleanup: Anguilla’s Environment Month 2026 included a community cleanup at Spooner’s Cotton Ginnery in Cayon, led by the Parks and Beaches Division, linking natural asset care with protecting historic landmarks and boosting tourism. Upcycled glass in travel: BermudAir partnered with Solar Sands to create 500 custom recycled-glass pieces for onboard use, building on work that helps coastal communities upcycle waste glass before it reaches the ocean. Beach spotlight: A new global ranking lists Shoal Bay East, Anguilla, among the world’s top beaches, keeping Anguilla in the spotlight for visitors seeking standout coastal nature.
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