M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - On St. Croix, a farm visit can begin with a row of callaloo, pass through a grove of mango or breadfruit trees, and end with a plate of food that explains the island better than any brochure can. Agritourism on St. Croix is still growing, but it already plays a meaningful role in how the island tells its story. It connects travelers with local food, gives farmers new ways to earn income, and brings residents into closer contact with the land that feed

M.A. Dworkin The Deep Blue - Some sharks swimming today may have been alive before the United States existed. In the cold, deep waters of the North Atlantic and Arctic, Greenland sharks move so slowly that they seem almost suspended in time. Some may live for centuries, carrying in their bodies a record of survival that began long before modern science could explain them. Ancient sharks are more than eerie ocean legends. They are living case studies in endurance. Sharks as a

M.A. Dworkin Washington, DC - Coral reefs are living infrastructure. They shelter coastlines, support fisheries, draw visitors, and hold cultural meaning across island communities. On September 2, 2026, those connections were front and center in Washington, DC, as the 52nd U.S. Coral Reef Task Force Meeting brought federal, state, territorial, and island partners together to focus on reef protection at a critical moment. The Department of Planning and Natural Resources, known

M.A. Dworkin The Caribbean Sea - Octopuses are among the most fascinating creatures in the ocean. Their intelligence, adaptability, and physical features set them apart from many other marine animals. Understanding the wonders of the octopus reveals not only their survival skills but also their remarkable place in the natural world. An octopus blending perfectly with the coral reef, showcasing its camouflage ability Incredible Intelligence and Problem-Solving Skills Octopuses

M.A. Dworkin USVI - The U.S. Virgin Islands is home to more than 100 Endangered Species including critical populations of the Leatherback and Hawksbill Sea Turtles, marine life, terrestrial reptiles and native plants. Motion picture icon Leonardo DiCaprio has teamed up with Centi-billionaire Jeff Bezos to launch what is being described as the largest philanthropic effort ever dedicated to saving Endangered Species. The actor’s conservation organization, Re:wild and B

M.A. Dworkin Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has officially launched a $30 million national innovation Challenge designed to help farmers adopt safer agricultural practices by finding alternatives to conventional chemical crop desiccation. The agenda is aimed at modernizing agriculture, promoting regenerative farming, and reducing cumulative chemical exposure in the U.S. food supply. Crop desiccation is the widespread practice of spraying he

M.A. Dworkin ST. Croix - The Virgin Islands Trail Alliance is thrilled to announce the completion and opening of the first new segment of pathway through the Maroon Sanctuary Territorial Park, St. Croix. This new one-mile segment stretches from the island’s highest peak, Mount Eagle, descending to Scenic Road, just East of the top of the Beast. This connects with existing dirt roads and traditional trails to create a 3-mile loop. The VI Trail Alliance has been working

M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) is in the process of holding Community Meetings to assess the input that Virgin Islanders might have on their Comprehensive Harbor Advancement & Resilience Transformation (CHART) plan. A recent Community Meeting (the first of three) was held by the VIPA at St. Croix’s Rohlsen Airport Terminal Cruise Lounge, last week. It is a long-range planning effort to ensure that the maritime assets of the Virgin Islands r

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M.A. Dworkin Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released a statement regarding the U.S. House of Representatives passage of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. “The Farm Bill is an opportunity to stand with farmers and families who are struggling under the weight of rising input costs, skyrocketing grocery prices, reckless tariffs, and the economic strain of the ongoing war. Unfortunately, the bill passed by House Republicans