PERSPECTIVES: Why the ocean is a source of inspiration and imagination
Did you know scientists have made more accurate maps of the surface of the moon, Mars and Venus than they ...
Tag: institute of marine affairs
Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease: A Looming Threat to Trinidad and Tobago’s Coral Reefs
Over the past several years, Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease has been destroying coral reefs across the Caribbean. Highly transmissible, ...
To boost school’s climate resilience: La Brea students plant vetiver grass and trees
To commemorate International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction on October 13, over 40 students planted vetiver grass and fruits at ...
Is it feasible to use Blue Carbon to finance mangrove conservation in Trinidad and Tobago?
Can Trinidad and Tobago's blue carbon ecosystems generate enough revenue that can be used to finance conservation efforts?
Using digital innovation to preserve Trinidad and Tobago’s wildlife
In an article to commemorate this year's World Biodiversity Day, the Institute of Marine Affairs highlighted the important role that ...
PERSPECTIVES: Does noise pollution from Carnival affect birds?
Have you ever wondered how the loud sounds generated during Carnival fetes affect birds? In the latest article published under ...
Reflecting on the decline of Trinidad and Tobago’s wetlands
Trinidad and Tobago’s coasts were once lined with large mangrove trees that were supported by massive, entangled roots teeming with ...
With a surge of beachgoers expected for Carnival: “Be mindful of harmful algal blooms”
As some people head to rivers and beaches to unwind for Trinidad and Tobago’s upcoming Carnival celebrations, the IMA is ...
Closing gaps in tsunami preparedness for a resilient future
On November 5, the Institute of Marine Affairs joined the global community in celebrating World Tsunami Awareness Day.
Grande Riviere Beach: A dynamic coastline that requires coastal zone planning
Erosion is expected along Grande Riviere Beach given it’s a high energy beach with a dynamic coastline. But interventions must ...
