Volcanology Watch: Mount Pelée (Martinique) is back in the spotlight after a sharp rise in activity. The Martinique Volcanological and Seismological Observatory recorded 124 volcanic earthquakes in the week ending July 31—nearly triple the previous week—and 331 across July. Ground swelling near the summit continues, suggesting pressure building beneath the volcano. The alert level stays YELLOW: the chance of an eruption soon is considered low, but an evolution over weeks to months can’t be ruled out. Regional Earthquake: A 4.4 magnitude quake struck the Eastern Caribbean early Sunday, with tremors felt in Saint Lucia, Martinique, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines; no damage or injuries were reported. Health Lab Capacity: Eastern Caribbean lab professionals boosted skills for rapid molecular diagnostics for diseases like measles, leptospirosis, and hantavirus, using a One Health approach across human and veterinary sectors. Climate & Coasts: A new report flags massive sargassum buildup—about 27 million metric tons in July—blanketing Caribbean and Gulf coastlines and harming marine life and tourism. Local Resilience (Petite Martinique): A 3-year sustainable land and soil management project is underway, aiming to restore degraded landscapes, improve water security, and reduce drought impacts, funded by the Global Environment Facility and executed by UNEP.