Project Description
(Hurricane Dorian Small and Medium Marine Debris Removal on Man-O-War, Abaco)
This project aimed to improve the health and resilience of the marine environment in Abaco following the devastation of Hurricane Dorian and the global COVID-19 pandemic. By restoring the visual and ecological integrity of the Marine Habitat Port area and clearing critical transport corridors, the initiative directly supported Abaco’s economic recovery and its status as a key tourism hub. The target was to remove 150 cubic yards of debris obstructing marine spaces, thereby enhancing safe navigation and aiding ecosystem regeneration.
Context
Abaco, one of the hardest-hit islands by the Category 5 hurricane, is The Bahamas’ second-largest economy and internationally recognized for its vibrant Barrier Reef systems, limestone-filtered freshwater lenses, blue holes, old-growth forests, and world-renowned beaches. After the hurricane, marine debris posed a threat to navigation, ecosystem health, and livelihoods. Debris blocked evacuation and cargo routes, endangered coral reefs and mangroves, and impaired recovery efforts—making its
