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On the SE end of the island is a revegetation study site for determining the impact of feral livestock on local vegetation.
Grazer exclusion sign at study site on St. Kitts
During the 17th century, African green monkeys (Chlorocebus sabaeus) were brought to the island of St Kitts, West Indies from Africa and are now considered an evolutionarily separate species. While enjoyed by tourists, their large numbers can cause problems with habitat destruction and possible water contamination.
Green monkey of St. Kitts
During the 17th century, African green monkeys (Chlorocebus sabaeus) were brought to the island of St Kitts, West Indies from Africa and are now considered an evolutionarily separate species. While enjoyed by tourists, their large numbers can cause problems with habitat destruction and possible water contamination.
Green monkey of St. Kitts
On the SE end of the island is a revegetation study site for determining the impact of feral livestock on local vegetation.
Revegetation site
On the north end of the island are huge historic sugar cane plantations still in operation. They lead up to the huge dormant volcano, Mt. Misery.
Sugar cane fields of St. Kitts
On the north end of the island are huge historic sugar cane plantations still in operation. They lead up to the huge dormant volcano, Mt. Misery.
Sugar cane mill ruin of St. Kitts
Remnants from the sugar cane plantation era, these boiling pots for sugar production now serve as watering troughs for cattle.
Free range cow drinks from sugar cane boiling pot
Taken from within the walls of the marina, a rainbow bridges over the hills to the NW of the town of Basseterre.
Rainbow over St. Kitts
Southeast of Basseterre is a salt pond with a barrier strip of sand, popular with tourists, along Frigate Bay. Beyond the curve of the bay is a distant view of the island of Nevis with its volcanic mountain top in cloud.
View of Frigate Bay St. Kitts and the island of…
Taken from the south shore of St. Kitts, a view of the volcanic sister island of Nevis is enjoyed.
View of Nevis from Turtle Beach, St. Kitts
Shell Beach on St. Barths is a popular tourist destination, a short walk from Gustavia. As a result, an excess of cigarette butts is an on-going challenge.
Beach litter sign at Shell Beach
View of the inner harbor of Gustavia on the island of St. Barths.
Inner harbor of St Barths
Excess is the name of the game on the island of St. Barths.
Megayachts of St Barths
ÃŽle Fourche, an uninhabited island and a marine park, is situated between St. Barths and St. Martin.
View of anchorage taken on ÃŽle Fourche
Ile Fourche, an uninhabited island and a marine park, is situated between St. Barths and St. Martin.
View of St. Barths taken from ÃŽle Fourche
Illustration of Halophila decipiens (Caribbean Seagrass)
Halophila decipiens (Caribbean Seagrass) 1
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