The Department of Life Sciences

Overview

The 13th annual Trinidad & Tobago BioBlitz ventured into the biodiverse southeast region of Trinidad for the first time. Over a 24-hour period, scientists, students, and nature enthusiasts collaborated to document the area's rich biodiversity.Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Key Highlights

• Species Recorded: Approximately 960

• Participants: Around 170 volunteers, including UWI staff, students, and community members

• Data Collection: Utilized the iNaturalist app to log species, contributing to a publicly accessible database

Explore the Findings

• iNaturalist Project Page: View Observations

• Final Report: Download PDF

Media Coverage

• Pre-Event Article: Newsday

• Post-Event Summary: LoopTT

Acknowledgments

A heartfelt thank you to all participants and supporters who made this event a success.

Main Sponsor: First Citizens Bank

Additional Support: National Gas Company of T&T, UWI Credit Union

Stay Connected

For more updates and photos, visit the T&T BioBlitz Facebook Page.

Organized by the Department of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus The University of the West Indies in partnership with the Trinidad and Tobago Field Naturalist's Club