The IMA endorses the ‘Guardians of the Sea: Protecting Life below Water’ at the Rotunda Gallery of the Red House
From the breathtaking oil and watercolor paintings of coral reefs to fluid-preserved faunal specimens, the Exhibition titled, ‘Guardians of the Sea: Protecting Life below Water’, brought awareness to the beauty and fragility of our oceans and its inhabitants through a diverse display of talented artistic forms that included paintings, photographs and sculptures. Hosted by the Rotunda Gallery of the Red House, Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago, the Exhibition ran from June 9th to July 4th, 2025, which coincided with World Ocean Week – June 1 through 8 and World Oceans Day on June 8, (2025). Displaying sixty-five (65) shortlisted pieces of artwork, the Exhibition provided...
IMA facilitates National Stakeholders at the High Seas Alliance to Raise Awareness on BBNJ
Dr. Ava Maxam, IMA Director, delivering her speech on “GORTT collaboration for Realising Opportunities for Trinidad and Tobago in the High Seas” at the High Seas Alliance BBNJ Workshop, July 17, 2025. As the High seas Alliance continues to work closely with the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago towards signing and ratification of the BBNJ High Seas Treaty, the IMA is pleased to facilitate the collaboration process. Dr. Ava Maxam, Director of the Institute of Marine Affairs, opened with partner remarks at the High Seas Alliance Workshop themed, “Realising Opportunities for Trinidad and Tobago in the High Seas”, held at Radisson Hotel,...
IMA Warmly Congratulates all HARCON NYSESG High School Awardees!
Extreme weather events are becoming more intense, frequent and increasingly common occurrences. Our children and youth are faced with this unprecedented challenge – extreme weather events fueled by climate change - that is not really of their own making. How do we prepare them for an uncertain future? Raising awareness through educational initiatives is one approach needed to manage, avert and provide support for sustainability and climate-related solutions. Dr Ava Maxam receiving a token for being a Facilitator in the NYSESG Pilot Project Just as how we teach our children and youth to look both ways before crossing a street, so too should we impart knowledge...
The IMA Supports MPEAD’s Blue Carbon Initiatives to Improve Systems for Carbon Dioxide Capture, Storage and Emission Tracking
The Institute of Marine Affairs (IMA) proudly joined the Ministry of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development (MPEAD) of Trinidad and Tobago on a regional initiative entitled ‘Strengthening Carbon Capture Storage and Reporting Frameworks and Mechanisms’ Project. Launched on June 30, 2025 at the Hyatt Hotel, Port of Spain, the project is funded by a Readiness Grant from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and is being executed by the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (5Cs) in conjunction with MPEAD. The IMA will be executing a component entitled ‘Assessing Mangrove Blue Carbon Storage and Sequestration in Trinidad and Tobago for Participation in Carbon Markets’. Dr Rahanna...
New IMA Publication Explores Coral Reefs of Trinidad and Tobago
Scarborough, Tobago- The Institute of Marine Affairs (IMA) on Tuesday (June 10th 2025) officially launched its most recent publication titled, ‘Coral Reefs of Trinidad and Tobago’ at the Shaw Park Complex in Scarborough, Tobago. Authored by the Institute’s Senior Research Officer, Dr. Anjani Ganase, the publication is the second edition to its predecessor titled, ‘A Guide to the Coral Reefs of Tobago’, which was authored by the IMA Coral Scientist, Mr. Richard Laydoo in 1991. The book provides an in-depth exploration of coral reefs in mainly Tobago and in Trinidad. It includes primary information on the ecology and biology of local coral reefs and their...
My World is My Oyster
We are witnessing a “seafood craze” sweeping across the globe. Fuelled partly by cable food networks and social media trends, the global seafood market has experienced notable shifts in consumption patterns and production dynamics over the past decade. Per capita fish and seafood consumption has risen steadily from an average of 18.67 kg in 2010 to approximately 20.45 kg by 2020-2022 globally and oysters are a component of the seafood industry. Widely eaten as delicacies in France, United States, Canada and Asia, oyster bars are popping up and spreading across the globe. In fact, the Matunuck Oyster Bar in Rhode Island was named USA Today’s...
IMA Donated “Coral Reefs of Trinidad and Tobago” Books to NALIS
For Immediate Release - The Institute of Marine Affairs (IMA) donated one hundred and sixty (160) copies of its most recent publication titled, “Coral Reefs of Trinidad and Tobago” to Ms. Paula Greene, Executive Director of NALIS on July 8, 2025. Unveiled at an official book launch on June 10, 2025 in Tobago to commemorate World Oceans Day 2025 of which the 2025 theme - “Wonder; Sustaining what Sustains us” – effectively captured the essence of the book, “Coral Reefs of Trinidad and Tobago” was authored by Dr. Anjani Ganase, Senior Research Officer and Coral Reef Ecologist of the IMA. Providing an in-depth exploration of...
Launch of the IMA’s Recent Publication ‘Coral Reefs of Trinidad and Tobago’
The Institute of Marine Affairs (IMA) on Tuesday (June 10th 2025) officially launched its most recent publication titled, ‘Coral Reefs of Trinidad and Tobago’ at the Shaw Park Complex in Scarborough, Tobago. Authored by the Institute’s Senior Research Officer, Dr. Anjani Ganase, and sponsored by Shell Trinidad and Tobago, the publication is the second edition to its predecessor titled, ‘A Guide to the Coral Reefs of Tobago’, which was authored by the IMA Coral Scientist, Mr. Richard Laydoo in 1991. The book provides an in-depth exploration of coral reefs in mainly Tobago and in Trinidad. It includes primary information on the ecology and biology of...