Crucian Kyle Jerris Investigates Major Marine Science Questions At UVI
Growing up on the beaches of St. Croix, Kyle’s interest turned from sand to sea at an early age. Now, Kyle has made hundreds of scientific dives, has grown into an experienced field researcher, and is about to earn his Masters of Marine and Environmental Studies degree from the University of the Virgin Islands.
Here's Why Scientists at UVI Think We Should Care About Native Seagrasses in the Territory
“We are really concerned about sea grasses declining all over the globe, actually disappearing,” says Edwin Cruz-Rivera, associate professor of biology at the University of the Virgin Islands and recipient of a NSF Track 4 grant.
MMES Students Accepted Into Final Round of Judging in Important Video Conference
The 2015 Masters of Marine & Environmental Studies cohort at the University of the Virgin Islands has received notice that their video “Spread the word, not Halophila” is one of only ten submissions to make it to the final round of the Ocean 180 Video Challenge.
2015 MMES Cohort Publishes Study in Major Scientific Journal
It is with great pride that we announce the University of the Virgin Islands’ Masters of Marine and Environmental Studies 2015 cohort has had their capstone manuscript published in PLOS ONE, a prestigious research journal greatly respected in the scientific community.