Analyze This with Neville James

Monday, August 24, 2020 - Part 2


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Part 2 - Director of Corporate Communications at WAPA, Jean P. Greaux Jr., confirms that though Tropical Storm Laura did not have a significant impact on island operations, it did help to highlight some problematic areas on the path of Feeder 9B, one of the most pervasive networks on St. Croix. Kristina “Kitty” Edwards, Education & Outreach Coordinator from DPNR’s Division of Coast Zone Management and Disease Response Coordinator, Joseph Townsend, call in to discuss the recent detection of Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) on St. Croix, as well as the history of this disease in the Territory and beyond. Ms. Edwards adds that though we often lose sight of the importance of our coral reefs, the environmental and economic impact will be vast. She encourages the marine community to utilize the reporting feature on vicoraldisease.org to document sightings of SCTLD as well as healthy coral to assist in the tracking of this deadly disease. Senate President, Novelle E. Francis, finishes today’s show by confirming the rescheduled and now virtual special session to address the creation of The Matching Fund Securitization Corporation, noting that this extra week allowed for more in depth research and review to be conducted.
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