Warm greetings from the Caribbean!
I am a Trinidadian Scientist that is simply fascinated by this beautiful planet that we call home. It is this passion for nature that has propelled me to pursue this career.
During the past fifteen years (2008 – 2023), my research has focused on understanding human impact on species, communities and ecosystems, to advance the development of context-specific interventions that will contribute to the conservation of biodiversity.
My research journey was one that commenced in wetland ecosystems, progressed to oceanic basins (Atlantic, Arctic) and mostly recently is focused on the Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem (CLME) and its Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
During the past five years (2019 - 2023), I have taught undergraduate level courses to students pursuing a (i) BSc. Biology degree (with a Marine Biology Specialization) and, (ii) BSc. Environmental Science and Sustainable Technology degree.
I consider myself a continuous learner that possesses a growth mindset and the group of people that I enjoy working with the most are youths.
Within this website, you’ll get a glimpse of some of my work.
Best wishes from Trinidad,
La Daana
