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Promoting One Health/Ocean Health

The Department of Marine Resources staff and Marine/ Beach Conservation Officers participated in the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine’s (RUSVM) second annual One Health celebration. Interestingly to note that while last year’s celebration was only held for one day it was extended this year to a week-long event. The RUSVM One Health events are part of an International One Health Campaign. Locally, this event included a variety of lectures, a symposium and Friday fair/exhibition. This year’s theme was on Marine/Ocean Health.

RUSVM extended invitations to outside entities like the Department of Marine Resources, Christophe Harbor Marina, Department of Environment, St. Kitts Sea Turtle Monitoring Network and St. Kitts and Nevis Aquaculture Pilot Project and Environmental Research (SNAPPER) participated in the One Health/ Ocean Health Symposium on Thursday night. Other presentations included RUSVM Professors and personal Jane Harrington, Raouf Kilada, Anna Becker and Michelle Dennis.  Remarks were given by Lee Willingham and Sean Callanan. Friday’s Fair and Exhibition featured a number of different student groups as well as the Department of Marine Resources and Department of Environment showcasing a holistic and integrated approach to health- One Health/Ocean Health.

RUSVM Symposium presenters Sara Ramirez, Tricia Greaux and Cheryl Jeffers.

One Health/Ocean Health Friday Fair presenters Tricia Greaux, Luciano Eddy, Ashadi Duncan, Locksley Edwards, Ahisha Herbert and Tasia Jones.

 

One Health Day is an international campaign coordinated by the One Health Commission, the One Health Initiative Autonomous pro bono Team and the One Health Platform Foundation. The goal of One Health Day is to bring attention around the world to the need for One Health interactions and for the world to ‘see them in action’. The One Health Day campaign is designed to engage as many individuals as possible from as many arenas as possible in One Health education and awareness events, and to generate an inspiring array of projects worldwide.

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Rum benefits Sea Turtles !

The St. Kitts Sea Turtle Monitoring Network (SKSTMN) is teaming up with Brinley Gold Shipwreck Rum (Brinley) to make the launch of their new White Reserve Caribbean Rum one that benefits sea turtles in St. Kitts. Brinley has agreed to donate a portion of proceeds from first year sales of the new White Reserve Caribbean Rum to the SKSTMN. In addition, Brinley has created turtle-shaped hang tags (see pictures) to place on several Brinley Gold Shipwreck Rum varieties. This will allow customers near and far to learn about the sea turtles of St. Kitts, the SKSTMN, and support sea turtle conservation efforts in the Federation while enjoying Kittitian-born rum. “We are thrilled to be working with this great team and their truly worthy cause. The St Kitts Sea Turtle Monitoring Network is protecting sea turtles & their beautiful habitat… and we are VERY proud to be a part!” said Brinley Gold Shipwreck Rum Owner, Zach Brinley.

The SKSTMN is a registered NGO in St. Kitts as well as a Public Charity in the United States with tax exempt 501c3 status. A community-based organization formed in 2003, the SKSTMN aims to implement a long-standing sea turtle conservation management program, promote community awareness of the plight of sea turtles, and advocate for stronger sea turtle protection laws in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. SKSTMN Director, Dr. Kimberly Stewart, added, “This partnership with Brinley Gold Shipwreck Rum offers opportunities for conservation education and public awareness regarding sea turtles and the marine environment in St. Kitts that transcend geographic boundaries and we could not be more excited!”

To learn more about the St. Kitts Sea Turtle Monitoring Network and/or make a donation, visit www.stkittsturtles.org, email skturtles@gmail.com, or call the St. Kitts Sea Turtle Hotline at 1 (869) 764-6664. To learn more about Brinley Gold Shipwreck Rum visit http://www.brinleygoldshipwreck.com/. To find Brinley Gold Shipwreck Rum vendors in your area visit http://www.brinleygoldshipwreck.com/find-our-rum or http://opiciwines.com/product-locator/. 

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