Life Sciences General
These three main disciplines are offered by the Life Sciences Department
What are Biology, Biochemistry and Environmental Science?
This UN protocol was created to prevent pollution from ships at sea
What is MARPOL?
This freshwater fish that gives birth to live young was named for the American researcher who discovered it. Dr. Deacon's work is focused on this species.
What is the guppy?
This term is used for species unintentionally caught during fishing.
What is bycatch?
The five kingdoms of life.
What are animals, plants, fungi, protists and monera?
This convention was ratified to prevent toxic waste shipments, after incidents in the Caribbean
What is the Basel Convention?
This species of fish burrows into mud during the dry season. Legend has it that Those who eat it, return to Trinidad to end their days. Best eaten curried with rice.
What is cascadura?
This occurs when too many of one species is harvested
What is overfishing?
SDG14 is aimed towards the protection of this resource
What is life below water?
These deepwater volcanic formations provide life for many organisms living in the midnight zone
What are hydrothermal vents?
This event occurs when excess phosphates or nitrates enter aquatic ecosystems
What is eutrophication?
This structures or devices are used to attract fish at sea.
What are Fish Aggregating Devices?
*FADs also accepted as an answer.
This floating seaweed often impacts Caribbean beaches. At sea, it can be home to many organisms, on land, it stinks.
What is sargassum?
This underwater phenomenon in coral reefs occurs when ocean temperatures get too high
What is coral bleaching?
This freshwater fish can be found in rivers, but is also farmed for food
What is tilapia?
Surface dwelling-fish are also known as this type of fish
What are pelagic fish?
This deepwater species was recently named after our Life Sciences Professor
What is Lamellibrachia judigobini?
Bioluminescence at sea is due to these tiny organisms. Careful, they might try to steal the Krabby Patty formula.
What is plankton?
These microscopic freshwater species are also known as
What are diatoms?
This fishing in Trinidad and Tobago involves live bait and is used to target kingfish and carite
What is a la-vive?