Volcanology Watch: Mount Pelée (Martinique) is showing renewed unrest after decades of quiet, with the Martinique Volcanological and Seismological Observatory reporting 124 earthquakes between July 24–31 and 331 volcanic quakes across July—an uptick that can signal rising magma or pressurized fluids, though it doesn’t guarantee an eruption; a major blast could send dangerous gas/ash over northern Martinique and disrupt flights. Earthquake Update: A 4.4 magnitude shallow quake struck about 45 km east of Castries, with tremors felt across Saint Lucia, Martinique, and St Vincent and the Grenadines; no damage or injuries were reported, and details remain preliminary. Marine Health & Tourism: A University of South Florida report says about 27 million metric tons of self-sustaining sargassum were recorded in July across the Atlantic/Caribbean/Gulf, with scientists noting this year’s growth in-region is “none of this is normal,” driven by factors like warming waters, runoff, and changing winds/currents. Regional Business & Resilience: CariCham elected Kiran Maharaj as new chair, naming Martinique’s Vanessa Victorin and Suriname’s Gino Naarden as vice-chairs, with a focus on trade facilitation, advocacy, and disaster risk reduction. Climate Risk & Insurance Gaps: A Lloyd’s-commissioned study highlights how hurricane-exposed farmers, fishers, and tourism workers in Jamaica, Barbados, and Grenada often lack insurance and must replace losses themselves.