Agriculture

Building resilience in the Blue Economy

U.T.T. lecturer Dr. Arthur Potts says building resilience in the blue economy is possible through spatial planning and management of marine resources.

Scarborough, Tobago – With coral bleaching affecting 80-90% of Tobago’s coral reefs, building resilience in the blue economy is crucial. Dr. Arthur Potts, a UTT Lecturer, highlighted several policy measures to protect marine resources during his speech on Day 2 of the Agri-Tech Innovation Summit at the Shaw Park Cultural Complex.

His recommendations underscored the need for strategic action and new approaches to marine management. The summit provided a vital platform for experts to discuss how Tobago can better safeguard its marine ecosystems and the economic activities that depend on them.