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Ecosystem changes in Trinidad and Tobago due to climate change |
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by Kayla Daniel | 18-09-2020 11:41
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I am so excited to be posting my very first report during my term as ambassador for my country Trinidad and Tobago. Since my country is located in the Caribbean region, the rise in global temperature due to climate change, has affected us and our ecological aspects greatly .
Onemajor consequence includes coral bleaching .When water is too warm, corals will expel the algae (zooxanthellae) living in their tissues causing the coral to turn completely white. This is called coral bleaching. When a coral bleaches, it is not dead. Corals can survive a bleaching event, but they are under more stress and are subject to mortality. We are known to have one of the most beautiful coral reefs named the Buccoo Reef just off the shore of Tobago. Because of global warming and the sun's rays becoming increasingly harmful during this time, the home to 25% of all marine life is becoming weakened as we speak.
In a study done by the Inter-American Development Bank on Climate adaptation in Trinidad and Tobago, researchers predicted that with the progression of climate change the nation would face increased occurrences of tropical storms, coastal flooding, a rise in sea levels and increased risk of droughts. Prolonged rainfall has become a significant problem here since we only have two seasons;rainy and sunny. Many local organizations are looking to rectify the problems as much as we can right now but Trinidad still isn't as developed in effective environmentally conscious tactics such as renewable energy and carbon monoxide reduction . |
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7 Comments
Greetings Kayla!
It's your SJ mentor.
Welcome to be an ambassador to Tunza Eco Generation.
Increasing sea level is now happening in worldwide.
Most of countries are also affecting by this issue.
Sadly, Tuvalu is now up to be submerged.
I hope civilization adapt quickly to zero emission society which is clear of greenhouse gases.
Thank you for sharing report concerning consequences of climate change in Trinidad and Tobago.
Best regards,
SJ mentor.
Posted 12-10-2020 05:07
Hello Kayla!
This is your mentor WooJoo.
Thank you for sharing your first report with us.
I was glad to read yours about coral bleaching.
In South Korea, we are experiencing similar problems especially in the south sea.
In response to decreasing coral, scientists have found a way to artificially propagate the coral called Hirota's cauliflower coral, recently.
I hope this new technology will help the marine ecosystem and keep the corals safe.
Thank you once again for the amazing report!
Best wishes,
WooJoo
Posted 21-09-2020 01:49
Greetings from Nepal
Thank you for sharing information about impact on climate change and coral bleaching.
Keep writing such informative report.
We are eager to know more from you.
Regards
Dolma
Posted 19-09-2020 22:00
Greetings kyala
I hope you are doing well
It's disheartening to acknowledge this terrific condition and good to know local organization are making attempt to tackle it.
Thank you for your report
Keep writing
Green cheers
Regards
Asmita Gaire
Posted 19-09-2020 10:56
Hello Kayla,
Thank you for bringing this matter to the attention. I hope that corals get the necessary protection.
Congratulations on being an ambassador as well.
Regards,
Bipana
Posted 18-09-2020 23:11
Hello Kayala ,
Thank you so much for letting to know about coral Bleaching .
I enjoyed reading your Report.
Keep writing and sharing such Report .
Regards,
Shobha Pokhrel
Posted 18-09-2020 18:59
Hello Kayla,
Congratulations on being ambassador.
I hope concerned authority and all will colobrately act on coral bleaching.
I enjoyed reading your report. Keep writing such great reports.
Regards,
Alok Dhakal
Posted 18-09-2020 16:27