Saving the Tiny Island of Petite Martinique

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Photograph: © SAF — Coastal Care

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Petite Martinique, the tiny island that forms part of the tri-nation state of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, has experienced aggravated rate of coastal erosion over the last two decades.

Authorities say that at least 30 metres have been lost over a 15- to 20-year period, a rate equal to 1.5 to 2.0 metres per year, causing severe destruction to the only level piece of land on the island…

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