30/01/2026
In the early 1700s, English naturalist Mark Catesby documented Bahamian birds, fish, plants, and landscapes with remarkable detail—introducing the Bahamas to the scientific world long before tourism shaped our islands.
🦩 From flamingos and parrots to mangrove grape trees and sea turtles, Catesby’s work helped transform natural history from curiosity into science—and placed the Bahamas firmly on the Enlightenment map.
📖 Now featured in The Tribune, this article explores how one naturalist helped the world see the Bahamas in a new light.
👉 Read, reflect, and rediscover the Bahamas before tourism—through art, science, and observation.
