AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTime Change: The U.S. Virgin Islands stays on standard time year-round, so residents did not turn clocks back when most of the country ended daylight saving time. St. Croix Ecology: A study traces the mongoose’s 1884 introduction to control cane-field rats and links the predator, alongside habitat loss, to the St. Croix ground lizard’s disappearance from 99.97% of its historic range. Researchers also connect mongooses to the St. Croix racer’s presumed extinction. Coastal Conservation: New research outlines simple seed treatments and storage methods for yellow necklacepod, a coastal shrub that helps stabilize shorelines. The techniques could support seed banks and restoration work.
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