BBP Background (continued)

The BBP is divided into several working groups made up of researchers from multiple collaborating institutions. Three working groups focus on important components of the overall ecosystem: the connectivity of marine populations from place to place, the nature and distribution of marine habitats, and the human social dimensions that influence marine uses and conservation practices.

Two other working groups focus on managing and integrating the data through the use of a Geographical Information System (GIS) and theoretical modeling to examine how connectivity, habitats, and humans interact and can contribute to effective marine management.

Educational products for various target audiences are also being designed in collaboration with Bahamian partners in order to share relevant results and promote wider understanding of the importance of sustainable marine ecosystems.

In addition, the BBP produces a bi-annual newsletter, BBP in Brief, which highlights recent project activities as well as various events and efforts taking place in The Bahamas related to marine science, conservation, and education.

Acknowledgments
The Bahamas Biocomplexity Project is supported by a grant (OCE-0119976) from the NSF Biocomplexity in the Environment Program, with additional support from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and other donors. The site was designed by Kate Holmes and Dan Brumbaugh, with programming by Ruth Lowell, and additional contributions made by members of the BBP and the AMNH's Center for Biodiversity and Conservation.