For anyone that has enjoyed a Caribbean charter to the Grenadines, you know how spectacular the underwater world is! Tourism, food security, poverty alleviation and maintaining foreign investment inflows are all important reasons to ensure that the underwater wealth of The Grenadine Islands is preserved for generations to come. The sustainable development of this unique island chain is being given a boost through a major collaboration effort between The Moorings, Lighthouse Foundation/Sustainable Grenadines, Mustique Company, Tobago Cays Marine Park, Center of Resource Management and Environmental Studies (CERMES) at the University of West Indies, and PADI AWARE Foundation, that will result in a first of its kind map of the unique underwater features of the Grenadine island chain. The mapping expedition will take place from August 16th to September 5th, 2009 under the leadership of Kim Baldwin, a PhD researcher with CERMES. The crew will consist of two Grenadines fishers, a marine park ranger from the Tobago Cays Marine Park, a local captain, and two fisheries biologists from the UWI. The three week research cruise will identify and document critical marine life habitats such as reefs, seagrasses, and mangroces through SCUBA diving and the use of a live-action drop camera that can descend to 250 ft. Data gathered through these methods will be combined to create a first 0f its kind 3D underwater map of the Grenada Bank. Local knowledge will also be used as communities across the Grenadines will be asked to identify areas important for conservation and livelihoods through a series of on-land consultations during the cruise. The cruise will travel from St. Vincet to Bequia, Mustique, Canouan, Mayreau, the Tobago Cays Marine Park, Union Island, Petit Saint Vincent and Petite Martinique, Cariacou and Il de Rhonde. The research will aid planning and management of the Grenadines marine environment in order to preserve it for future generations. Furthermore, this research will lay the foundation and thereby aid the designation of the area as a World Heritage Site.
A couple that knows a thing or two about the underwater beauty of the Grenadines is Paul and Jody, the crew of the 50' catamaran, Sea Chateau. Their love for the islands is evident when you first meet them and step aboard this beautiful yacht with 3 queen-sized ensuite cabins with AC and 1 additional single cabin available. Sea Chateau is comfortable, colorful and thoroughly Caribbean. Being owners/operators, Paul and Jody take special pride in offering quests extra special amenities that are usually onl offered on much larger vessels. Captain Paul has been living in the Caribbean for the last 12 years. In addition to being a previous dive instructor and aquarist at Coral World in St. Thomas, Paul holds his US Coast Guard Masters License. He also has CPR/First Aid and PADI certifications. His love of sailing, tales of local lore and genuine southern hospitality will make your vacation safe, fun and entertaining. Paul loves to share his knowledge of sailing, the lifestyle, and the unbelievable marine life below the surface. Jody combines the two things she loves most-cooking and playing in the water. Her culinary technique has developed from years of experience working on charter boats and she will present you with an array of goodies to tempt your taste buds. Jody is also a PADI certified SCUBA instructore and is a CPR/First Aid instructor. She worked as an Education Volunteer at the Los Angeles Zoo, Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific, and Jenkinson's Aquarium in New Jersey before obtaining an Aquarist position at Coral World. This background and knowledge of all aspects of coral and sea life makes her unique. She is a people person and she will lead you on dives or snorkeling excursions teaching and exploring the wonders of the underwater world. Click for more information about this fabulous yacht and her crew, Sea Chateau!
Whether toasting a spectacular sunset in a secluded cove, snorkeling with the kids, hiking a scenic trail or filling your sails, a Caribbean charter to the Grenadines will exceed your greatest expectations! And fortunately for us all, with the extensive research of Dr. Baldwin, the magnificent underwater world of this island chain will be preserved for generations to come!- Donna
A couple that knows a thing or two about the underwater beauty of the Grenadines is Paul and Jody, the crew of the 50' catamaran, Sea Chateau. Their love for the islands is evident when you first meet them and step aboard this beautiful yacht with 3 queen-sized ensuite cabins with AC and 1 additional single cabin available. Sea Chateau is comfortable, colorful and thoroughly Caribbean. Being owners/operators, Paul and Jody take special pride in offering quests extra special amenities that are usually onl offered on much larger vessels. Captain Paul has been living in the Caribbean for the last 12 years. In addition to being a previous dive instructor and aquarist at Coral World in St. Thomas, Paul holds his US Coast Guard Masters License. He also has CPR/First Aid and PADI certifications. His love of sailing, tales of local lore and genuine southern hospitality will make your vacation safe, fun and entertaining. Paul loves to share his knowledge of sailing, the lifestyle, and the unbelievable marine life below the surface. Jody combines the two things she loves most-cooking and playing in the water. Her culinary technique has developed from years of experience working on charter boats and she will present you with an array of goodies to tempt your taste buds. Jody is also a PADI certified SCUBA instructore and is a CPR/First Aid instructor. She worked as an Education Volunteer at the Los Angeles Zoo, Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific, and Jenkinson's Aquarium in New Jersey before obtaining an Aquarist position at Coral World. This background and knowledge of all aspects of coral and sea life makes her unique. She is a people person and she will lead you on dives or snorkeling excursions teaching and exploring the wonders of the underwater world. Click for more information about this fabulous yacht and her crew, Sea Chateau!
Whether toasting a spectacular sunset in a secluded cove, snorkeling with the kids, hiking a scenic trail or filling your sails, a Caribbean charter to the Grenadines will exceed your greatest expectations! And fortunately for us all, with the extensive research of Dr. Baldwin, the magnificent underwater world of this island chain will be preserved for generations to come!- Donna
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