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Protecting Tobago from Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease

Prepared by: Hannah Lochan, Marine Technician Cruise ship season is here again after a long break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As we welcome visitors to experience our beautiful twin islands, there is one passenger we hope is not on board any cruise ship - the lethal pathogen that causes Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD)! This pathogen can be transported via ballast water in ships and is extremely virulent causing its own underwater coral epidemic having already decimated coral reefs in the region. Potential spread of SCTLD When a ship is preparing for a voyage, it often takes in saltwater into large holding tanks in its...

Beyond the Blue – Season 4 Episode 18

Fishers can improve their income from fishing if they explore opportunities for adding greater value to their primary product. This week on #BeyondTheBlue we continue our discussion with Dr. Sharon Hutchinson, Head of the Department of Agriculture Economics and Extension the Faculty of Food and Agriculture, University of the West Indies (UWI), St. Augustine. Tune in here for the discussion. Beyond the Blue is brought to you by our proud sponsor, Republic Bank TT #Instituteofmarineaffairs#trinidadandtobago#republicbank#puzzlecompetition#ima ...

Beyond the Blue – Season 4 Episode 17

This week on #BeyondTheBlue, Dr. Sharon Hutchinson speaks on how the region can meaningfully expand its Fisheries by bringing greater benefits to fishers through the use of information technology. Tune in as she explains further. Beyond the Blue is brought to you by our proud sponsor, Republic Bank TT #Instituteofmarineaffairs#trinidadandtobago#republicbank#puzzlecompetition#ima ...