The French nature reserve of Petite Terre in Guadeloupe in the Caribbean Sea is an attraction for tourists with its beautiful beaches and its beautiful landscape. However, Petite Terre is also at risk.
Biodiversity in the reserve is fragile and the exposure to tourism and the effects of climate change are threatening its ecosystem. One species, which is particularly in danger, is the critically endangered Lesser Antillean Iguana.
A European project is protecting the ecosystem by monitoring the effects of these threats on the environment. For example, a group of scientists carried out a marine environment survey, identified an Elkhorn coral colony and is now examining how the colony is impacted by climate change and tourism exposure.
Discover the latest episode of Smart Regions and discover how a European project is helping to protect a true paradise!
Date: 14 dec 2021
Theme: Environment, Communicating Regional Policy
Subtitles: en | fr
Duration: 03:00