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Happy International Biodiversity Day from SCIENCE

As the world observes the International Day for Biological Diversity on 22 May under the theme “Acting locally for global impact,” local environmental organization SCIENCE is highlighting the important role that education and youth engagement play in protecting biodiversity in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

Over the past two weeks, in collaboration with BirdsCaribbean, the Ministry of Education and other partners, SCIENCE successfully hosted its Caribbean Endemic Bird Festival (CEBF) Presentation and Exhibition Workshop, as well as its Youth Wildlife Forum, bringing together students and teachers from schools across St. Vincent and the Grenadines to learn more about the country’s unique wildlife and ecosystems.

The events focused on the conservation of endemic and native species such as the St. Vincent Parrot (Amazona guildingii), Whistling Warbler (Catharopeza bishopi), St. Vincent Whistling Frog (Pristimantis shrevei), bats, and other important wildlife found within the nation’s forests and coastal ecosystems. Through presentations, exhibitions, discussions, and interactive activities, students and teachers were encouraged to explore real-life threats to biodiversity and develop practical conservation solutions.

The initiatives also supported ongoing national efforts to strengthen conservation awareness and promote collaboration between communities, youth organizations, and agencies responsible for environmental protection.

SCIENCE joins the United Nations, the Convention on Biological Diversity, and the global community in recognizing the importance of protecting biodiversity, and encourages all citizens to play their part in safeguarding St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ natural heritage for present and future generations.

SCIENCE Celebrates Caribbean Endemic Bird Festival 2026

On 15th May 2026, SCIENCE had the pleasure of hosting a half-day primary schools’ workshop as part of its celebration of the Caribbean Endemic Bird Festival. The event brought together students and teachers from seven primary schools to learn more about the amazing birds of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and the importance of protecting them and their natural habitats.

The workshop featured presentations, displays, discussions, and one of the highlights of the day — two beautiful St. Vincent parrots on display. This provided participants with a rare and exciting opportunity to observe these remarkable birds up close and learn more about their importance as part of the nation’s natural heritage.

Activities such as these help to inspire a greater appreciation for nature, conservation, and the unique biodiversity of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. We were especially encouraged by the enthusiasm, curiosity, and active participation shown by both students and teachers throughout the event.

SCIENCE extends sincere thanks to sponsor and partner BirdsCaribbean for making this initiative possible. We are also grateful for the support of the Ministry of Education, Forestry Department, National Public Library, Agency for Public Information, Environmental Protection in the Caribbean, participating schools, and volunteers, all of whom helped make the activity a tremendous success.

Together, we can continue building awareness and encouraging the next generation to value and protect our birds, wildlife, and environment.

Junior SCIENCE Saturdays

Nothing beats a SCIENCE field trip!!! So much curiosity, excitement and fun learning.

SCIENCE takes this opportunity to provide clarification on important legal and conservation principles in light of ongoing public discussion surrounding the serving of iguana meat to IShowSpeed during his recent visit, the use of wildlife and the interpretation of hunting regulations in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Clear understanding of these rules is essential to ensuring that our shared natural resources are protected and used responsibly.
Wildlife conservation is not based on the value of a single animal or plant, but on the cumulative impact of human activities on species and ecosystems over time. Even the removal of one individual, particularly from sensitive populations such as iguanas, can contribute to broader ecological effects. For this reason, regulations are carefully designed to guide sustainable use and long-term protection.
It is also important to note that the law specifies limits not only on when wildlife may be harvested, but also on how long it may be kept. Specifically, under the Wildlife Protection Act of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, there are established hunting seasons for the iguana, manicou, armadillo/tattoo, agouti and rammier. For the first four species, the 4-month long open season runs from October 1 to January 31. For the rammier, the open season is from October 1 to end of February the following year. It is illegal to have meat from these wildlife in one’s possession beyond three days into the closed season. As such, even if an animal was legally harvested before the season closed, keeping or using that meat outside of the permitted timeframe would still constitute a breach of the law.
These regulations are not arbitrary; they are in place to support breeding cycles, allow wildlife populations the time they need to recover, and ensure that future generations can continue to benefit from these natural resources.
SCIENCE encourages the public to remain informed and to support conservation efforts by adhering to established laws and guidelines. Responsible stewardship is a shared responsibility, and collective understanding plays a vital role in protecting the biodiversity of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
SCIENCE remains committed to education, awareness, and the continued conservation of our nation’s wildlife.