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...
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...
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...
