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Lobsters In The Bahamasโ€”A National Treasure Under Conservation

Mar 31, 2025

April 1st marks the start of the annual closed season for the Bahamian spiny lobster (otherwise known as crawfish) fishery, which will continue until July 31.  This seasonal closure isโ€ฆ

Island School Semester Students Dive Into Queen Conch Research 

Mar 28, 2025

Cape Eleuthera is home to a diverse assortment of sea life, including eagle rays, lemon sharks, loggerhead turtles, and more. Though these charismatic animals are often the ones that drawโ€ฆ

Documenting Evidence of Shark Cannibalism in South Eleuthera Nurseries

Mar 27, 2025

The lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris) is one of the most common shark species found in The Bahamas and plays a crucial role as a top predator in these marine ecosystems. โ€ฆ

Deep Creek Middle School Students Dive Into School Without Walls

As part of the Deep Creek Middle School (DCMS) curriculum, students spend three academic weeks each year fully immersed in the natural environment for a hands-on learning experience in aโ€ฆ

Cape Eleuthera Institute Releases 2024 Impact Report

Mar 25, 2025

At the Cape Eleuthera Institute, we are devoted to research, education, and conservation. In 2024, we made significant new discoveries, formed collaborations and partnerships; and delivered impactful programming. As weโ€ฆ

Founders Day: Celebrating The History of The Island School

Mar 17, 2025

On March 15, 1999, The Island School welcomed our first group of Semester students to our campus on Cape Eleuthera, marking the official start of our organization. The tradition ofโ€ฆ

Fall 2024 Students Dive Into Storytelling 

Feb 18, 2025

Photo by Emma Finkelstein F24

A Peek Into The First Days of Our Spring 2025 Semester

Feb 11, 2025

Fourteen days down, eighty-six to goโ€ฆthis semesterโ€™s crew of fifty-three landed at Rock Sound Airport a mere two weeks ago, and โ€œthe Capeโ€ has already started to feel like home. โ€ฆ