Understanding the sexual and reproductive health rights and experiences of very young adolescents in rural Uganda from the perspectives of emerging adults.

We investigated the sexual and reproductive health rights and experiences of very young adolescents (VYAs), 10-14 years old, from the perspective of emerging adults (18-25 years old). Data collection and analysis were guided by the socio-ecological and positive youth development frameworks. Data were collected through naturalistic observation of the community, photovoice, key informant interviews (n=5), and focus group discussions with emerging adults (n=20).

The invasive lionfish, Pterois volitans, used as a sentinel species to assess the organochlorine pollution by chlordecone in Guadeloupe (Lesser Antilles).

In Guadeloupe, many marine organisms are affected by an organochlorine pollution used in the past by the banana industry to fight against the banana weevil. In the present study, we evaluated the level of contamination of the invasive Indo-Pacific lionfish, Pterois volitans, all around the island. Concentrations of chlordecone varied from 3 to 144μg.