The climate is equatorial marine in nature. There are 110 cyclones though rainfall is cyclic and periodic droughts are a serious problem with one year having a recorded rainfall of only 280 nun. The land biodiversity is limited with only
60 species of indigenous vascular plants. The century of interior mining has resulted in the drainage of large quantities of silt and soil onto the reef. That has greatly reduced the productivity and diversity of reef life from an earlier era. Sewage is dumped into the ocean just beyond the reef causing further environmental problems and many septic tanks place ground water at risk of contamination.Available online|This report is based on data gathered by a PIREP team consisting of Joseph Cain, Lockley Denuga and Herbert WadeCall Number: 333.794159685 WAD [EL]ISBN/ISSN: 982-04-0287-5Physical Description: xi, 37 p. : figs., tables ; 29 cm
