Wild Tobago

Dr Anjani Ganase brings the latest discoveries in marine science, revealing the diverse and complex ocean world of past and present. So much more to be learned from the sea and its creatures! (Credit to  Ocean Image Bank for use of photos)   Filter systems from fish Scientists from the University of Bonn, Germany looked to the ocean for inspirational solutions in filtration. Annually, a single household would release about 500g of microplastic fibres from washing machines that enter the sewage or waste systems. For areas such as Trinidad and Tobago, where grey water is allowed to flow into drains and rivers, the 500g per household adds up to a significant amount of plastic waste entering the ocean. Globally, we can estimate the mass of microplastics from washing machines ending up in the ocean to be as big as a large shipping vessel. This often-overlooked source contributes to a major plastic ocean pollution problem. Trap filters of washing machine was...

  So you are thinking of studying marine science? Dr Anjani Ganase shares some of her reasons for becoming a marine biologist.     Why get into Marine Biology   The marine world was accessible and fascinating, growing up on a small island. Trinidad and Tobago has more exposure to the ocean than most other places we think about. Small Island States make up a population of about 63 million people or less than one percent of the global population. The ecology of islands is closely tied to the ocean. Growing up, I was able to hike through the northern range and follow rivers leading to the ocean. I spent most of my time at beaches with my head underwater. My parents made sure that I learned how to swim. My grandfather was a fisherman in his spare time; he would take me snorkelling Down De Islands.    Going for a dive. Photo Courtesy Christophe Bailhache     What to study in high school. And where to go to university I was interested in ...