Biodiversity of the Caribbean : A learning resource prepared for the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) (Protecting the Eastern Caribbean Region’s Biodiversity Project)

Abstract

This resource has been developed for teachers and students to support and inspire them in teaching and learning about biodiversity. The resource consists of two parts. The first introduces learners to the basic principles and concepts related to biodiversity and its conservation and protection. The second provides background, case studies and activities related to some of the Caribbean’s ecosystems: open-ocean, coastal zone, coral reefs, mangroves, and tropical forests. Two other parts have been recommended for development should the necessary financial resources become available. These two additional resources would cover the linkages between biodiversity and culture and a focus on endangered species and spaces.