Summary: The territories of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands are dependent on their islands’ natural resources plus imported goods to support local populations and visitors. Puerto Rico's diverse economy includes tourism, manufacturing exported goods, and the service industry while the USVI economy is primarily supported by tourism.

Source : . a cruise ship in the cruise ship terminal at puerto rico. image by <a href=" target="_blank"> freeimageslive.co.uk - silvervoyager</a>. Last modified : . 21 Febru ...

Source : . Figure 20.15: Hurricane Impacts in 2017. This panel, "Caribbean Hurricane Tracks in 2017", is an original panel provided by James P. Kossin, Lisamarie Carrubba and Nora L. Álva ...

From the vibrant colors and sounds of the island rainforest to the bustling streets of Old San Juan, this small island is packed with diverse natural and cultural resources. Source : . D ...

An aerial view of the island of Puerto Rico with 100km gridline context is compared to an annual precipitation map of Puerto Rico. Regional climate models cannot resolve or 'see' local topography, lan ...

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's Heat Island Group converted a portion of a parking lot into a cool pavement exhibit. The set up lets them monitor heat over various surfaces. Source : ...

Adult Sockeye Salmon encounter a waterfall on their way up-river to spawn. Photo by Marvina Munch, USFWS. Click image for source. Source : . Sockeye Salmon. Photo by Marvina Munch, USFWS ...

Conservation activities include efforts such as reintroducing Oregon silverspot butterfly larvae to the restored prairie at Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon. Photo by Brent Lawrence, US ...

As part of a celebration of their long tradition of harvesting salmon, the Burns Paiute Tribe use traditional fishing methods such as spears, nets, and baskets. Photo by Paul Henson, USFWS. Click imag ...

Low water levels at Blue River Reservoir in Oregon in the fall of 2014. When compared to larger urban water systems, some of the Northwest's small, typically rural systems are relatively more vulnerab ...