Science Communication in 2020
Eco-Lecture at Atlantic LNG
On 17th September 2020, I was invited to deliver an Eco-Lecture to the staff at Atlantic LNG (Trinidad) about the ‘Environmental Impacts of Plastic Pollution’. Given that we are in the midst of a pandemic, this lecture was delivered virtually. My favourite part of any lecture is the open floor following the lecture. This is when the two-way conversation with the audience takes place!
TTFNC August Lecture
I joined the Trinidad and Tobago Field Naturalists’ Club in 2012. Undoubtedly, the event that drew me to the club was the initial Bioblitz in Tucker Valley, Chaguaramas. Since then, I’ve learnt quite a lot about the natural environment of Trinidad and Tobago from this club. Fast forward to 13th August 2020, when I was able to share my eXXpedition experience with the club members and discuss the issue of plastic pollution as it relates to us here in the Caribbean Region.
My eXXpedition Experience
On July 30th 2020, I was invited to present at the Department of Life Sciences (UWI) Seminar Series (Online). For the first time following leg 4 (Antigua, Bonaire, Aruba) of eXXpedition’s Round the World Voyage, I was able to share that experience with my colleagues. My participation in the eXXpedition program was invaluable. This voyage was indeed an eye-opener to the issue of plastic pollution in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and the Caribbean Region.
Beyond the Blue Radio Interview
On July 7th 2020, I was interviewed by the Chief Information Officer of the Institute of Marine Affairs (IMA) about Plastic Pollution in the Marine Environment. When communicating science to the general public, radio programs (though often overlooked) are a particularly important medium for reaching various segments of our population. View from the Lady Young Lookout, Trinidad.