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Ecosystem changes in Trinidad and Tobago due to climate change

by Kayla Daniel | 18-09-2020 11:41



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 .