Volcanology Watch: Mount Pelée (Martinique) is showing renewed unrest after decades of quiet, with the Martinique Volcanological and Seismological Observatory reporting 124 volcanic earthquakes in the week to 31 July (nearly triple the prior week) and 331 across July, alongside ongoing ground swelling near the summit; the alert level remains YELLOW, with scientists saying short-term eruption probability is low but medium-term evolution can’t be excluded. Regional Earthquakes: A 4.4 magnitude, shallow quake struck about 45 km east of Castries, with minor tremors felt across Saint Lucia, Martinique, and St Vincent and the Grenadines; no damage or injuries were reported. Marine Ecology & Tourism: A new surge of sargassum is blanketing Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico coastlines, with researchers reporting about 27 million metric tons in July and noting this year’s growth in local waters is “not normal,” raising risks for marine life and visitor economies. Public Health Lab Capacity: Eastern Caribbean lab professionals boosted skills in molecular diagnostics for epidemic-prone diseases through a PAHO/WHO and CARPHA workshop, using a One Health approach to strengthen detection and response. Energy Governance Debate (Regional): Former ministers in St Vincent and the Grenadines criticized the geothermal project and electricity-cost handling, arguing the state—not utility management—must own policy decisions and subsidy design.