Wild Tobago

Syam Nath visited Dominica and the whale sanctuary with its unique families of sperm whales.   Syam leads the TT Cetacean Sighting Network (TTCSN). He encourages sightings to be reported to info@ttcsn.org or @ttcsn_org .   My recent expedition to Dominica was driven by a quest to gain deeper insight into conservation, eco-tourism, and the critical role of biodiversity. A brief 100-minute flight with Caribbean Airlines transported me to this unique destination, known as the Nature Isle. Dominica greeted me with its astounding geological wonders and breath-taking landscapes. I was immediately immersed in a world where nature’s rhythms are the heartbeat of life. The island’s lush greenery and rugged terrain promised a new perspective on environmental stewardship and an opportunity to observe how a small island nation is protecting the natural world.   Dominica's natural tapestry is a rich mosaic of flora and fauna, a living testament to the island'...

Syam Nath leads the Trinidad and Tobago Cetacean Sighting Network (TTCSN) in the growing body of research on Cetaceans (whales, dolphins) in the Caribbean. With a background in bio-acoustics – he studied in Spain and France – he hopes to understand their language. He encourages sightings to be reported to info@ttcsn.org   Marine enthusiasts across the region have been astonished by recent sightings of orcas, also known as killer whales, in the warm Caribbean waters. These sightings challenge traditional beliefs about the habitat preferences of these iconic marine mammals, raising questions about their regional presence.   Eyewitness accounts from various Caribbean islands have documented the presence of orcas, a significant shift from their historically colder water habitats. This phenomenon has led to inquiries regarding their migratory patterns and environmental factors contributing to their presence.   Orcas sighted off St Vincent and the Gr...