Volcanology Watch: Mount Pelée (Martinique) is back in the spotlight after a surge in activity: the Martinique Volcanological and Seismological Observatory recorded 124 volcanic earthquakes in the week to July 31 (about triple the prior week) and 331 for all of July, alongside ongoing ground swelling near the summit; the alert level remains YELLOW, with scientists saying an eruption in the short term is unlikely, but medium-term change can’t be ruled out. Regional Earthquake: A 4.4 magnitude shallow quake struck about 45 km east of Castries, with light tremors felt across Saint Lucia, Martinique, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines; no damage or injuries were reported. Public Health Lab Capacity: Eastern Caribbean lab teams boosted skills for rapid detection of epidemic-prone diseases after a PAHO/WHO-backed workshop on molecular diagnostics, using a One Health approach that links human and animal health. Coastal Ecology & Tourism: A new report flags unusually widespread sargassum in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico—about 27 million metric tons recorded in July—smothering shorelines, harming marine life, and raising concerns as scientists say this year’s pattern is “not normal.” Energy Governance Debate (SVG): Former ministers in St. Vincent and the Grenadines criticized the government’s geothermal and electricity handling, arguing cabinet-level misunderstanding is driving rising costs and policy failures. Science-in-Entertainment (Netflix): Netflix released “Wrath,” an MMA action thriller built around a fighter who regains memories of a violent past—more pop culture than local science, but it’s the week’s biggest tech-and-media hit.