{"id":1000901,"date":"2026-06-15T14:00:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T18:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.planning.gov.tt\/newsite\/?p=1000901"},"modified":"2026-06-15T14:03:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T18:03:29","slug":"trinidad-tobago-embarks-on-deep-sea-scientific-expedition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.planning.gov.tt\/newsite\/trinidad-tobago-embarks-on-deep-sea-scientific-expedition\/","title":{"rendered":"Trinidad & Tobago embarks on deep-sea scientific expedition"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Photo: Glimpses of deep-sea species (mussels, shrimp and eelpout fish) by EV Nautilus in Trinidad and Tobago in 2014. Credit: Ocean Exploration Trust<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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For the first time, local scientists will lead a scientific expedition to explore the deep waters of Trinidad and Tobago. <\/h1><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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The team, which is led by Dr. Diva Amon of SpeSeas and UWI, and includes local and international marine scientists, will sail aboard Schmidt Ocean Institute\u2019s world-renowned Research Vessel Falkor (too), which arrives in T&T waters on 20 June 2026. This expedition will place T&T at the centre of global ocean exploration and discovery.<\/p>

The arrival signals a rare and historic opportunity for the country to host one of the most advanced ocean research platforms on Earth: a floating laboratory responsible for groundbreaking discoveries in some of the planet\u2019s least explored regions. Trinbagonian Dr. Amon serves as Chief Scientist of this expedition, while other Co-Principal Investigators include Dr. Anjani Ganase (IMA, T&T), Dr. La Daana Kanhai (UWI, St. Augustine, T&T), Dr. Megan Conkling (Florida Atlantic University, USA), Dr. Rachel Lauer (University of Calgary, Canada) and Dr. Anna Metaxas (Dalhousie University, Canada). Key collaborators include Dr. Katy Croff Bell (Ocean Discovery League, USA), Dr. Juliano Palacios Abrantes (University of British Colombia, Canada), Dr. Shirley Pomponi (USA), and Dr. Farahnaz Solomon (IMA, T&T).<\/p>

Over a month (29 June to 28 July 2026), the team will study fragile and never-before-seen marine ecosystems. The expedition, and all its discoveries, will be livestreamed on Schmidt Ocean Institute\u2019s YouTube and Twitch channels, so everyone from T&T and anywhere in the world with an internet connection can follow along.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Images: Research Vessel Falkor (too) and Remotely Operated Vehicle SuBastian, Creative Commons
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This visit is a defining moment for the nation\u2019s scientific and environmental future. <\/h1><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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\u201cAs Minister with responsibility for the environment, I fully endorse this deep-sea exploration of Trinidad and Tobago\u2019s marine space. It will provide high resolution mapping of our seafloor, data on our marine biodiversity, insights into our marine ecosystems and more. I do not think of this historic venture as a ship arriving, it is Trinidad and Tobago stepping onto the global stage of exploration. It is also a powerful reminder that discovery is not distant; it is happening here. This expedition will inspire our young people, strengthen our scientific skills and partnerships, while deepening our understanding of the waters that shape the present into our future\u201d said Senator the Hon. Dr. Kennedy Swaratsingh.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Ninety-three percent of T&T\u2019s marine jurisdiction lies below recreational scuba depths (>40 metres), making the mesophotic and deep ocean the nation\u2019s largest ecosystems. But far less than one percent has ever been seen or scientifically explored. Chief Scientist of the expedition, marine biologist Dr. Diva Amon of SpeSeas said, \u201cThis expedition is an unprecedented opportunity to uncover the mysteries of our ocean, while creating opportunities for national engagement in science, education and environmental stewardship. For young people, it\u2019s a spark, a chance to dream big, to imagine themselves as scientists, explorers, and guardians of the ocean. For all of us, it\u2019s a moment to feel pride, wonder, and excitement for the possibilities that lie beneath the waves.\u201d<\/p>

This expedition provides a once in a lifetime opportunity for local T&T scientists to advance knowledge about their marine environment utilizing equipment from a state-of-the-art research vessel. This includes 11 students, eight of which are from UWI, who will be on board. The Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology at UWI, St. Augustine, Professor Adesh Ramsubhag noted, \u201cThe expedition presents an exciting opportunity for our scientists to conduct basic research in the deep waters of Trinidad and Tobago, including the discovery of unique and novel life forms. This can, in turn, serve as a platform for applied research such as the discovery of new drug compounds from these organisms\u201d.<\/p>

Beyond science, the outreach initiatives around this expedition presents the opportunity to spark curiosity and awe among all citizens about T&T\u2019s largest ecosystem, the deep sea. Scientists aboard the vessel will also collaborate with regional stakeholders, reinforcing T&T\u2019s role as a leader in Caribbean marine research.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Director of the IMA, Dr. Ava Maxam, said \u201cThe IMA is pleased to be participating in the expedition, advancing scientific exploration of largely unmapped ocean ecosystems. Using cutting-edge technologies, the mission will generate science critical to sustainable ocean management, inform EEZ monitoring, and contribute to national development. Very inspiring in shaping our stewardship of the ocean and global scientific efforts.\u201d<\/p>

SpeSeas, a T&T marine NGO, will lead “Deep Wonders of Trinidad and Tobago and the High Seas” from 29th June to 28th July 2026. Schmidt Ocean Institute is a 501(c)(3) private non-profit foundation dedicated to advancing oceanographic research and the sharing of ocean knowledge. This expedition is also supported by The University of the West Indies St. Augustine; Institute of Marine Affairs; Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, Florida Atlantic University, USA; University of Calgary, Canada; Dalhousie University, Canada; Ocean Discovery League, USA; Museo Nacional De Ciencias Naturales\u2013Universidad Aut\u00f3noma De Madrid, Spain; University of Plymouth, UK, Pure Ocean, France; the National Geographic Society; The Pew Charitable Trusts, USA; and the Explorers Club, USA.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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A sea cucumber, nicknamed \u2018the headless chicken monster\u2019 seen in Trinidad and Tobago in 2014 by EV Nautilus. Credit: Ocean Exploration Trust<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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