Grenada currently has 1 site designated as Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Sites)
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The Levera National Park is a 450-acre biodiversity wonder situated in the Parish of St Patrick on the northeastern side of Grenada. In this park lies the Levera Wetlands a 5.18Km2 Area of freshwater pond developed from the caldera of an ancient volcano.
Its extensive white and red mangroves ecosystems and coastal areas teaming with Marine Life including Coral reefs, several species of reef and pelagic fish indigenous crustaceans like Lobster and conch together with important algae and seagrass beds contributed to this
The coastal area includes Sugar Loaf island. This entire site known to us in SPECTO as the Levera Pond Protected Area site covers 1280 acres which includes all of the marine ecosystems seagrass beds and coral reefs.
In the middle of and included in this area of importance and significance is the nesting of endangered female leatherback turtle on Levera Beach, the third significant nesting site in the Caribbean. SPECTO and Ocean Spirits together have contributed to raising this important nesting site to one of Grenada’s most sought after adventure tour by visitors and locals alike. SPECTO guided tours to the nesting of the endangered female leatherback turtle, putting St Patrick on the Conservation global map, received the Minister of Tourism award for the best adventure tour in 2019.
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Given its biological, and environmental significance and its potential for socio-economic impact on St Patrick, the site cannot be overlooked. This is a site of ecological wonder and of vast importance to the diversity of the parish and Grenada. Despite its significance, the value of Levera National Park and the Levera Pond (which comprises the Levera Pond Protected Area) is not well known to a majority of Grenadians, especially to those formulating policies.
Ensuring that communities of St. Patrick’s and the wider Grenadian community are well educated on the contribution of the biodiversity and cultural value of the Levera Pond Protected Area (LPPA) to Grenada’s brand PURE GRENADA will ensure that its one-of-a-kind ecosystem is well managed and preserved.
Further, it will ensure that jobs related to its management and conservation are developed for those communities in St. Patrick’s keen to take ownership over the management of their natural resources and find sustainable long-term employment opportunities related to its conservation and preservation.
Levera National Park has the potential to alleviate rural poverty while at the same time helping to build environmental stewardship and science and research opportunities for young Grenadians.
Leatherback turtle conservation provides jobs for over fifteen persons through tours, research, and data collection activity, brings pay to volunteer visitors marine students environmental students as tourists provide off-campus activity for SGU students, adventure tours to Grenadians and overnight visitors.
SPECTO is in the process of furthering employment opportunities by expanding our eco-tours to bird watching, kayaking, trailing catch and release fishing, etc. these activities will be tied to the conservation and protection of the Ramsar site by these guided tours to ensure managed use of the site to avoid destructive activities.
The Levera Pond is a major feature of the Ramsar site. Its rich biodiversity includes dry forest, mangroves, crabs, birds, and fishes. SPECTO, funded by the Government of Grenada and CDB, repaired the boardwalk at the Pond to the tune of EC$75,00.00.
In recent years it has also become a popular stop for bus tours, celebratory photography, and music videos. Unfortunately, this has also brought with it some negative impacts. A major concern is the indiscriminate littering causing the site to not only become unsightly but also negatively impacting the unique ecosystem that helps create the condition for living, food, clean water, fresh and clean air.
We encourage you to enjoy our beautiful natural landscapes including the welcome stone at Piton, Levera Beach, and Levera Pond but please when you do leave nothing but footprints and takeaway nothing but wonderful memories. These areas are part of our natural heritage, we each have the responsibility to leave them better for future generations.
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Rudderfish long-finned pike--razorfish menhaden paradise fish, barramundi oceanic flyingfish. Fangtooth yellowtail banded killifish seamoth triplefin blenny desert pupfish crocodile shark catfish cutlassfish
Rudderfish long-finned pike–razorfish menhaden paradise fish, barramundi oceanic flyingfish. Blenny barfish false cat shark halibut. Dolly Varden trout lake trout. Pelagic cod swordtail
Thornyhead salamanderfish European minnow zebra trout gray mullet climbing perch ghost carp pelican gulper Blenny barfish false cat shark halibut Dolly Varden trout lake trout. Pelagic cod swordtail
14 – 18 PM
10 November
Rudderfish long-finned pike–razorfish menhaden paradise fish, barramundi oceanic flyingfish. Blenny barfish false cat shark halibut. Dolly Varden trout lake trout. Pelagic cod swordtail
Thornyhead salamanderfish European minnow zebra trout gray mullet climbing perch ghost carp pelican gulper Blenny barfish false cat shark halibut Dolly Varden trout lake trout. Pelagic cod swordtail
14 – 18 PM
10 November
