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Ocean Cay Takes On Climate Change With New Marine Center

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Ocean Cay proved it’s more than just a tropical getaway. It’s now a key player in the fight against climate change and marine conservation.

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10 months ago

April 11, 2025

Italia Hall

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Ocean Cay proved it’s more than just a tropical getaway. It’s now a key player in the fight against climate change and marine conservation.

Prime Minister Philip Davis joined MSC Cruises executives, government officials, researchers and students for the grand opening of a new marine conservation center, a promise by MSC that’s now been fulfilled.

The new state-of-the-art facility includes an aquarium, bio lab, lecture hall and discovery pavilion, all built to advance education, research and coral reef recovery.

Those in attendance shared their sentiments about the great project:

Pierfrancesco Vago – Chairman, MSC Foundation
“Our journey here in The Bahamas with The Bahamas is only just beginning, together with our new partners Bamsi, and UB we will support the training of this and next generation marrying scientists and conservation practitioners.”

Member of Parliament for West Grand Bahama and Bimini, Kingsley Smith, applauded the transformation.

Kingsley Smith – MP, West End and Bimini
“We deeply eclogue commitment and long term investment demonstrated by establishing this center on Ocean Cay.”

While Environment and Marine Resources Minister Vaughn Miller shared the importance of coral and why they are important to the country:

Vaughn Miller – Minister, Environment and Marine Resources
“They are a food source and act as natural barriers.”

Prime Minister Davis also addressing the crowd.

Philip Davis – Prime Minister
“We are equipping our students with the knowlegde to take part in coral reefs and marine environment, In doing so we are also giving them access where before they had none. We are allowing them to get their foot in the door, for opportunities that are vital to our future as a nation.”