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Why should we be concerned about Nutrient Pollution?
by Yasim Edoo, Associate ProfessionalInstitute of Marine Affairs Many countries around the world are susceptible to different types of pollution. The...
CAN YOU LIVE PLASTICS FREE?
By Aleisha Dennie, Research Staff Institute of Marine Affairs It is said that human beings have a complex relationship with our...
Rethinking the Oceans: Transitioning to the Blue Economy
Farahnaz N. Solomon (PhD)Research Officer , Institute of Marine Affairs “There are more opportunities in the ocean than we can fathom”. Oceans...
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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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The Institute of Marine Affairs
We are a multi-disciplinary research organization that has been mandated to collect, analyse and disseminate information relating to the economic, technological, environmental, social and legal developments in marine affairs and to formulate and implement specific programmes/projects.
Our Mission
Fostering Research
The mission of the IMA is to conduct and foster research and to provide advice for the sustainable management of the coastal and marine areas and resources of Trinidad and Tobago.
Our Resources
Ensuring that you are educated about marine health: Learn more about our nation's marine ecosystems through our resource databases.
