The Oracabessa Bay Fish Sanctuary Office Construction Project is complete. The major work under the project included the purchase and interior fit-out of a used shipping container, clearing office site and constructing foundation, transportation of container to site, installation of exterior electrical fittings, purchase of office equipment (computer, desks, etc), government inspection of interior/exterior electrical fittings, and connection to electrical service. The office is going to play a key role in organizational capacity building efforts. The current Peace Corps volunteer has signed on to extend for a 3rd year of service, and will be working closely with the wardens and sanctuary manager to put in place the systems and policies needed to efficiently organize sanctuary operations. Other recent developments include completion of a US$14,000 project funded by the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica to produce a sanctuary management plan; and award of a US$50,000 from the UNDP’s Global Environment Facility to purchase a warden patrol boat and motor, plant 2,000 pieces of coral in Oracabessa Bay, restore 1,300 square meters of sea turtle nesting habitat, and explore how to maximize the estuarine potential of Jacks River.