A study at Flamengo Beach found that glitter and small plastic fragments made up the majority of microplastics after Rio’s Carnival. Researchers warn particles can reach the ocean and harm sea life and plants.
Photo by Darwin Boaventura, Unsplash
A community Rastafari village in St. James parish has been affected by a new bypass. Construction has caused environmental damage, noise and harder access, and residents fear loss of culture and relocation.
On 15 December 2024 two fuel tankers were damaged in the Kerch Strait and about 3,700 tons of oil spilled. The leak affected the sea near Anapa and has hit tourism and local businesses in 2025.
The Institute of Marine Affairs warns that Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) is spreading across the Caribbean and could reach Tobago. The IMA has a grant, trained ecologists and asks the public to help protect reefs.
No more articles