News
Lionfish Eradication Project Calls for Action: From Threat to Economic Opportunity
May 7, 2025 – An ecological crisis is unfolding beneath Tobago’s waters, driven by the invasive lionfish, a venomous…
Tag: Institute of Marine Affairs
Environment
Culloden reef experiences extensive coral bleaching
I.M.A. concerns increase as Culloden Bay Reef shows extensive coral bleaching.
Caribbean
Coral bleaching alert level 5
Tobago’s coral reefs under severe threat as N.O.A.A. Issues a level 5 coral bleaching alert
Agriculture
Sargassum management task force
The large influx of Sargassum along coastlines has resulted in a task force being implemented.
Environment
Champions of MELAG Announced: Trinidad and Tobago and Sri Lanka Co-Lead Mangrove Ecosystem Initiative
Trinidad and Tobago and Sri Lanka named co-champions of Mangrove Ecosystem and Livelihood Action Group.
News
Building out MARIN Tobago project
I.M.A. collaborates with Tobago marine stakeholders towards mapping out a plan to build resilience and restore coral reefs and…
Agriculture
IDB Tours Kilgywn Bay
I.D.B tours Kilgywn Bay, which is a site designated to benefit from a US $500,000 study into mangroves restoration…
Community
Tobago Launches Extensive Beach Profiling to Combat Coastal Erosion
The Division of Infrastructure, Quarries and Urban Development conduct beach profiling exercise.
Community
Tobago Oil Spill: Preliminary IMA Reports Confirm ‘Intermediate Fuel Oil’ as Source
Preliminary fingerprinting reports by the IMA indicate hydrocarbon discharge affecting Tobago is intermediate fuel oil