The Magens Bay Arboretum suffered extensive damage from Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The Magens Bay Authority, who manages the Arboretum, has approached UVI for help to determine the best course of action for cleanup and restoration.

Fourth in the world for publications on mesophotic coral ecosystems, scientists at The University of the Virgin Islands were invited Discussion Leaders at the prestigious Gordon Research Conference Mesophotic Coral Reef Ecosystems. This invitation is a tremendous honor, recognizing these scientists as leaders in their field.