See below link for comprehensive information on Olive Ridley Turtle compiled by the University of the West Indies. https://sta.uwi.edu/fst/lifesciences/sites/default/files/lifesciences/documents/ogatt/Lepidochelys_olivacea%20-%20Olive%20Ridley%20Turtle.pdf Legal Notice: https://www.ema.co.tt/images/Files/pdf/No92-14.pdf
See below link for comprehensive information on Ocelot compiled by the University of the West Indies. https://sta.uwi.edu/fst/lifesciences/sites/default/files/lifesciences/documents/ogatt/Leopardus_pardalis%20-%20Ocelot.pdf Legal Notice: https://www.ema.co.tt/images/Files/pdf/legal_notice_no_31_of_2013.pdf
See below link for comprehensive guide published by the University of the West Indies: https://sta.uwi.edu/fst/lifesciences/sites/default/files/lifesciences/images/Campylopterus_ensipennis%20-%20White-tailed%20Sabrewing.pdf Legal Notice: https://www.ema.co.tt/images/Files/pdf/legal_notice_no_125_of_2005-white-tailed_sabre_wing_humming_bird.pdf
Situated in NE Trinidad, the Matura National Park was designated an Environmentally Sensitive Area in 2004 under the EMA’s Environmentally Sensitive Area Rules. It is home to several Environmentally Sensitive Species including the Ocelot and Trinidad Piping-Guan, as well as the orchid Oncidium citrinum which is also highly vulnerable. These are all under threat from squatting, pollution, poaching and over-hunting. […]
Date: August 5th, 2019 Dear Editor/Newsroom, Fishermen and Friends of the Sea (FFOS) conducted a massive Beach clean-up in Point Sable Beach, La Brea on Saturday 3rd August 2019. FFOS thank the six (6) corporate sponsors for their Leadership- Trinidad Generation Unlimited (TGU), Atlantic LNG, The ICARE Recyclable Solid Waste Collection Project, The Shipbuilding and Repair Development Company (SRDC), Peterson […]
Date: February 3rd 2018 Dear Editor/Newsroom, Fishermen and Friends of the Sea (FFOS) wish to respond to Minister Rohan Sinanan’s public statements made at the Sangre Grande Chamber of Commerce well attended “Invitation Only” Meeting held on Wednesday 31st January at the Regional Corporation office. FFOS support road connectivity and are not in any way opposed to national development providing […]
Date: January 20th 2018 Dear Editor/Newsroom, FFOS are being criticized based on misinformation and petty bias. Throughout its twenty years of advocacy for sustainable development which means economic development that is conducted without depletion of natural resources and meets the needs of present and future generations. From inception, FFOS have advocated for sustainable fisheries, never for a ban on fishing. […]
Date: December 22nd 2017 Dear Editor/Newsroom, Fishermen and Friends of the Sea (FFOS) regret to inform you that it is being forced to consider injunctive relief against the Government. Below is a letter sent to counsels for the Environmental Management Authority (EMA) and the Ministry of Works and Transport, which is self-explanatory. Dear Sir/Madam, I am the Corporate Secretary of […]