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and disseminate information relating to the economic, technological, environmental, social and legal developments
in marine affairs and to formulate and implement specific programmes/projects.
News
From Spelling to Marine Trivia: PROMAR Takes the Message to San Fernando
On September 5th, 2026, the Institute of Marine Affairs (IMA), through the Prevention of Marine Litter in the Caribbean Sea (PROMAR) Project, joined the Ministry of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development (MPEAD) Hive Five Spellbound Caravan at Gulf City Mall, San Fernando. Hosted by Guardian...
240 Volunteers Unite for a Cleaner Coastline
Approximately 240 volunteers removed an estimated 4,000 pounds of waste from the Port of Spain Foreshore during the 2026 International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) on Saturday 12 September. The waste collected included approximately: Volunteers also recorded information about the debris, providing valuable data that can help...
Celebrating Service, Dedication and the IMA Family
On August 24, 2026, the Institute of Marine Affairs (IMA) came together to celebrate four remarkable members of the IMA family as they begin a new chapter in their lives. The Retirement Function honoured Mr. Addison Titus, Mr. Dennis Carter, Ms. Rosemarie Kishore and Ms....
Press Releases
Trinidad and Tobago and Panama Explore Cooperation in Blue Economy, Technology and Research
Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, September 2026 – The Institute of Marine Affairs (IMA) welcomed His Excellency Diomedes Heraclio Carles Cleghorn Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Panama to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, on Thursday 10 September 2026. The visit focused on...
IMA Advancing Blue Economy Partnerships and Global Ocean Sustainability at the 15th High-Level Korea-Caribbean Forum, Seoul, Korea
Seoul, Korea 18th November 2025 – The Institute of Marine Affairs (IMA), an important advocate for the conservation of ocean resources and sustainability, led the Caribbean charge on ocean resilience and sustainable development at the Fifteenth High-Level Forum of the Korea-Caribbean Partnership, under the theme...
Our Programmes
Biodiversity & Ecology Programme
The Biodiversity Research Programme conducts fundamental and applied research on wetlands (mangroves and seagrasses), coral reefs, benthic communities...
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Fisheries & Aquaculture Programme
The Fisheries and Aquaculture Research Programme (F&ARP) comprises two principal thematic areas. The Fisheries programme focuses on age and growth studies...
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Oceanography & Coastal Processes Programme
Oceanography and Coastal Process (OCP) Research Programme conducts research in the following areas: oceanography/ hydrography, sedimentology, and coastal...
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Environmental Quality Programme
The Environmental Quality Programme (EQP) conducts research to determine water, sediment, biota quality in the coastal and marine environment. This includes...
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Marine Governance & Policy
The Programme provides the legal input to the IMA’s multidisciplinary research projects...
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Geomatics Unit
This Unit deals mainly with the generation, analysis and management of spatial information and provides support for research staff...
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Our Research Officers
Dr. Rahanna Juman
Deputy Director, Research Officer
Dr. Darryl Banjoo
Senior Research Officer
Dr. Farahnaz Solomon
Senior Research Officer, Fisheries Biologist
Mrs. Wendy Nelson
Senior Research Officer, Chemistry
Dr. Anjani Ganase
Research Officer, Coral Reef Ecology
Mr. Christopher Alexis
Research Officer, Coastal Management
Marine Educational Centre
Our Library
Life along the Seashore of Trinidad and Tobago
Here are a few unusual organisms you might discover along our seashores
Beaches and Bays of Trinidad and Tobago
Discover more about our beaches and bays
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