Tamara McGaw
Contributing Writer
Tamara McGaw - Self
Tamara is a biologist, born and raised in England, now residing in the Bahamas.
She graduated from the University of Plymouth with a MSc in Zoo Conservation Biology and from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth with a BSc in Zoology.
She has worked as an education assistant for a conservation charity and as a nature guide for an eco-resort. She currently works as a Divemaster for a dive centre.
She has been a member of the Girl Guide Association since she was 10 years old, and in her free time volunteers as leader with the movement.
Since finishing her degrees she has continued with her interest in researching topics that cover all aspects of biology. Particular interests are animal behaviour and welfare.
Latest Articles
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Bahamian Peas And Rice Recipe
Peas and rice is a delicacy in the Bahamas, eaten throughout the week with a variety of dishes.
Nov 19, 2009
- Tamara McGaw
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Buttonwood Mangroves
Conocarpus erectus is a member of the Combretaceae family. It is found on both coasts of tropical America and on the coasts of West Africa.
Aug 21, 2009
- Tamara McGaw
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White Mangroves
The white mangrove, species name Laguncularia racemosa, is a member of the Combretaceae family, along with the Buttonwood mangrove.
Aug 21, 2009
- Tamara McGaw
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Black Mangroves
Avicennia germinans is one of 4 species of mangroves found in the tropics and sub tropics.
Aug 20, 2009
- Tamara McGaw
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Red Mangroves
The red mangrove is one of 4 species of mangroves found in the mangrove community of the tropics and subtropics.
Aug 19, 2009
- Tamara McGaw
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Bonefish in the Bahamas
The bonefish is a popular game fish in the Caribbean, important in supporting the economy.
Aug 13, 2009
- Tamara McGaw
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Biology of the Queen Conch
The queen conch (pronounced 'konk') is a gastropod, one of several species of the Strombidae family found in the Caribbean.
Jun 2, 2009
- Tamara McGaw
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Biology of the Caribbean Spiny Lobster
Panulirus argus inhabit the Western waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico; they range from North Carolina to Brazil.
May 30, 2009
- Tamara McGaw
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Animal Training by Operant Conditioning
Two of the basic phenomena by which we, and animals, learn are classical conditioning and operant conditioning.
May 22, 2009
- Tamara McGaw
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