ERIC Tobago

Congratulations to Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹 on today's inauguration of the North-East Tobago Biosphere Reserve. The designation as a #UNESCO Biosphere Reserve serves as a tool to promote sustainable activities in areas where people live in harmony with nature. bit.ly/3t9gnhY

We congratulate Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 in joining the IberoMAB network on 18 January. Previously, Tobago's North East Region was designated as @UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve (MAB) in 2020. 💚@unescomab harmonizes the protection of biodiversity & cultural heritage with science.

@redkingcraw Happy to chat and link you with some of our fishers in North East Tobago!

Happy #MangroveDay! In Aruba, Mangroves ✅are home for biodiversity. ✅play an important role in protecting the coast from natural hazards. ✅support the mitigation of climate change. Follow our six-day Caribbean Mangrove poster series Day 1⃣ - #Aruba bit.ly/3iFCGpz

@ERICTobagoWI would be awesome to see local TT students get these positions! Maybe you know some good candidates?

@AlexisMychajliw Most definitely!

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Curious about prehistoric natural history in #TrinidadandTobago? Then tune into to FFC podcast today to learn about Dr. @AlexisMychajliw and @ERICTobagoWI director Dr. Ryan Mohammed's research!

Check out the role of our Programme as well as @sknbiosphere in #StKittsandNevis and North-East Tobago in #TrinidadandTobago on "#3 Conserving Natural Resources and protecting ecosystems"! #ItsAboutLife @CaribbeanUnesco @ERICTobagoWI easterncaribbean.un.org/en/130166-9-wa…

@peclabfiu @MoteMarineLab Fantastic news! Congrats Demian!

World-renowned shark expert brings global shark conservation and collaboration program to @MoteMarineLab bit.ly/ChapmanMote

Study finds #sharks are critical to restoring damaged ecosystems. "When everything is hunky dory, we might not realize how important predators are. When things go wrong...that’s when you can see the importance of predators." @MikeHeithaus theguardian.com/environment/20… via @guardian

We've heard about what's happening in the Grenada's Sustainably Managed Seas, but the real question is, can this work for us? One of our own fisherfolk who has been to Grenada and witnessed it himself shares his views. Full video: youtube.com/playlist?list=… @WaittFdn

Cecil Marquez discusses Grenada's successful implementation of Sustainably Managed Seas. Can we replicate this success in North East Tobago? Full video: youtube.com/playlist?list=… @WaittFdn #MarineProtectedAreas #SustainableFisheries #Caribbean #LifeBelowWater

Who is affected by Sustainably Managed Seas and whose responsibility is it to ensure our seas are sustainably managed? Full video: youtu.be/4iBy8Wf7x_k @WaittFdn @PlanningTT @cariboisnews @FAOCaribbean #SustainablyManagedSeas #SustainableFishing

#Spearfishers #Freedivers #Reeffishers What role do these fishers play in sustainably managing the seas of North East Tobago? Full video: youtu.be/TKxsXwkj0Bk @WaittFdn @UNESCO_MAB @CaribbeanUnesco #SustainablyManagedSeas #LifeBelowWater #ProtectOurReefs

When we sustainably manage our seas, many industries will benefit! Full video: youtu.be/V72OpDLq8sA @WaittFdn @UNESCO_MAB #SustainablyManagedSeas #Ecotourism #LifeBelowWater

The Director of the Department of the Environment shares his thoughts on the impact of Sustainably Managed Seas in North East Tobago. What do you think? Full video: youtube.com/playlist?list=… @WaittFdn @PlanningTT @UNESCO_MAB #SustainableDevelopment #BlueEconomy

Fisherfolk are calling for regulations to dictate the size of fish that can be caught, but does size really matter when it comes to Sustainably Manages Seas? What do you think? Full video: youtu.be/8RCl_DXqJhg @WaittFdn #SustainableFisheriesManagement #MPA #BlueEconomy

Assemblyman Farley Augustine discusses who will benefit from Sustainably Managed Seas in North East Tobago Full video: youtube.com/playlist?list=… @WaittFdn @PlanningTT #ClimateChange #SustainableFisheriesManagement #SustainablyManagedSeas

Sustainably Managing the Seas in North East Tobago is a lot like managing a household, do you agree? Full video: youtube.com/playlist?list=… @WaittFdn @CaribbeanUnesco @PlanningTT @CaribbeanUN #SustainablyManagedSeas #SustainableFisheries