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 20
How illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing vessels entering our waters can greatly affect our fishing industry. Tune in here for the interview. 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 19
The global pandemic impacted the amount of fish and fish products produced for the food and nutrition of the world's population. It is hoped that figures will return to pre-pandemic levels and more ...
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 ...