ISSUE 2 YEAR AUG —DEC 2013 VOLUME 1 MBMPT Bi-Annual THE MONTEGO BAY MARINE PARK TRUST DURING THE COURSE OF 2013 HAS MADE SIGNIFICANT STEPS TOWARDS ENSURING THAT OUR MARINE RE- SOURCES ARE APPRECIATED AND PROTECTED . SECURING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR MONTEGO 2013 was monumental for the Montego Bay Marine Park Trust. Amidst the many challenges faced during the year the Trust was able to execute and implement numer- ous events. The most notable of these being the Fisher Folk Forum for Fisherman’s Day, Beach Clean Ups on Earth Day and Interna- tional Coastal Clean Up Day, The Montego Bay Marine Park Sum- mer Camp and the Lionfish Festi- val. The revived interest in outreach activities and projects have helped the accomplishments of one of our greatest achievements: An im- proved relationship with the fisher folk in and around the Montego Bay Marine Park. We have also made significant steps towards tackling the many issues that affect the Marine Park, These include : Partnering with NEPA and the Montego Bay Fishermen’s Cooperative Society to imple- ment and alternative liveli- hoods project that will help reduce the depletion of our fish stock. Partner with UNDP and The Discovery Bay Marine Lab we have been monitoring the Lionfish Invasion. Public education initiatives such as presentations inform- ing individuals on the parks boundaries, laws and rules, as well as ways to protect These are just some of the many activities aimed at securing a sus- tainable future for Montego Bay’s Coastline 55 presentations to international and local school groups 6 Major Beach Clean ups motivating Over 1000 volunteers/Collected 7360 lbs of garbage. Implementation of GEF sponsored Lion- fish Management project in association with DBML. Completed the Alternative Livelihoods Program with MBFCS & NEPA ( Awarded Most Improved Implementer) Coordinated 4 events ( MBMPT Anni- versary celebration, Fisher Folk Forum, River Bay Fishing Village Ribbon Cut- ting, Lionfish Cook Off) MBMPT Summer Camp hosted 70 chil- dren (free of charge!) Revival of MBMPT Volunteer Program 2013 Accomplishments
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ISSUE
2
YEAR AUG—DEC
2013
VOLUME
1
MBMPT Bi-Annual
THE MONTEGO BAY MARINE PARK TRUST DURING THE COURSE OF 2013 HAS
MADE SIGNIFICANT STEPS TOWARDS ENSURING THAT OUR MARINE RE-
SOURCES ARE APPRECIATED AND
PROTECTED . SECURING A SUSTAINABLE
FUTURE FOR MONTEGO 2013 was monumental for the
Montego Bay Marine Park Trust.
Amidst the many challenges faced
during the year the Trust was able
to execute and implement numer-
ous events. The most notable of
these being the Fisher Folk Forum
for Fisherman’s Day, Beach Clean
Ups on Earth Day and Interna-
tional Coastal Clean Up Day, The
Montego Bay Marine Park Sum-
mer Camp and the Lionfish Festi-
val.
The revived interest in outreach
activities and projects have helped
the accomplishments of one of our
greatest achievements: An im-
proved relationship with the
fisher folk in and around the
Montego Bay Marine Park.
We have also made significant
steps towards tackling the many
issues that affect the Marine Park,
These include :
Partnering with NEPA and
the Montego Bay Fishermen’s
Cooperative Society to imple-
ment and alternative liveli-
hoods project that will help
reduce the depletion of our
fish stock.
Partner with UNDP and The
Discovery Bay Marine Lab
we have been monitoring the
Lionfish Invasion.
Public education initiatives
such as presentations inform-
ing individuals on the parks
boundaries, laws and rules, as
well as ways to protect
These are just some of the many
activities aimed at securing a sus-
tainable future for Montego Bay’s
Coastline 55 presentations to international and
local school groups
6 Major Beach Clean ups motivating
Over 1000 volunteers/Collected 7360 lbs
of garbage.
Implementation of GEF sponsored Lion-
fish Management project in association
with DBML.
Completed the Alternative Livelihoods
Program with MBFCS & NEPA
( Awarded Most Improved Implementer)
Coordinated 4 events ( MBMPT Anni-
versary celebration, Fisher Folk Forum,
River Bay Fishing Village Ribbon Cut-
ting, Lionfish Cook Off)
MBMPT Summer Camp hosted 70 chil-
dren (free of charge!)
Revival of MBMPT Volunteer Program
2013 Accomplishments
‘BECOME A FRIEND OF THE PARK TODAY’
For us to effectively tackle the destructive habits that are
affecting our environment we all need to start taking
responsibility.
Above: Citizens of Montego Bay working together to clean up Old Hospital Beach