Chaguaramas Campus Library
Students Celebrating National Library Week
Contact Information
962-968 Western Main Road
Chaguaramas
Carenage 110804
Trinidad and Tobago
Telephone:
642-8888 Ext. 22081, 29184
Email:
librarychaguaramas@utt.edu.tt
Opening Hours
Semester & Vacation Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Students Celebrating National Library Week 2026
Electronic Resources for Programmes at the Chaguaramas Campus
MARINE & MARITIME
LOCAL, REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LINKS ON MARINE SCIENCES
Institute of Marine Affairs (IMA) Reports
Biological Diversity
CBD First National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity Secretariat
Trinidad and Tobago Biodiversity: Newsletter: The Buzz
Coral Reefs
An Assessment of Coral Reefs in Tobago by J. Mallela, R. Parkinson & O. Day. (2010)
Maritime Ocean Collection: Coral Reefs of Northeast Tobago
Saving the World's Coral Reefs
The Bleeding Reefs: Understand Coral Bleaching in Trinidad and Tobago’s Warming Waters by S. Renaud
Bonaire: the last healthy coral reef in the Caribbean. https://theecologist.org/2011/jan/04/bonaire-last-healthy-coral-reef-caribbean
Coastal and Marine Mapping
Integrated Ocean & Coastal Mapping
Interactive Map of Coastal and Marine Geoscience Features in the United States
Marine & Coastal Ecosystems of Trinidad and Tobago
Centre for Coastal and Ocean Mapping Joint Hydrographic Centre
Endangered/Threatened Species
CITES: Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
Earth’s Endangered Creatures: Endangered Species Search by Area Selection.
Sea Turtle Conservancy: Information About Sea Turtles: An Introduction
UNEP: Threatened and Endangered Species: Conservation of Threatened and Endangered Species
Fisheries
Animal Welfare Institute: Fisheries
European Commission: Oceans and Fisheries
Fish Research and Estuarine Ecology (FREE) Lab
Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute
Maritime Stewardship Council: What is a Fishery
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Fisheries
OECD – Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
Pacific Community: Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine Ecosystems
Seafood Source: Trinidad and Tobago’s IUU Fishing Yellow Card from EU Sign of Deeper Problem
United Nations Trinidad and Tobago SDG 14: Life Below Water
Towards Blue Transformation https://www.fao.org/state-of-fisheries-aquacultur
Introduced/Invasive Species
A Comprehensive List of Invasive Aquatic Species (IAS) Threatening Marine Ecosystems
Stop the Invasion of Alien Species
UNEP: Invasive Alien Species: A Growing Threat in Regional Seas
World Register of Introduced Marine Species (WRiMS) 2022
https://evac.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Global-shipping-and-Invasive-Aquatic-Species-800x800.png
Marine Stranding
Ganase, A. (2020, Mar 8). Whales ashore
Thompson, R. (2020, Mar). Trinidad: A declining refuge for the Leatherbacks. ICZM News
Trinidad and Tobago Marine Mammal Stranding Network (TTMMSN)
Queensland Government: Marine Wildlife Strandings
Understanding Marine Wildlife Stranding and Response
Sea Turtles
Caribbean Leatherback Turtles. By Alan Murphy. (2018, Aug 10).
Five Species of Sea Turtles Can Be Found in Trinidad and Tobago: Do You Know Them?
Marine Turtle Conservation on the North Coast of Trinidad: A Darwin Initiative Project
Turtle Foundation: Annual Reports & Newsletter
https://roundtripfoundation.org.au/caribbean-leatherback-turtles/
LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL LINKS ON MARITIME
Bunkering
Loss Prevention Bulletin: Bunkering Procedures
https://learn.marineinsight.com/bunkering-dangerous-procedure-bunkering-operation-ship/
Climate Change
Climate Change Knowledge Portal: Understanding the Big Picture
European Commission: Climate Change
NASA: Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet
NASA: Global Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet: The Effects of Climate Change
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
UN Climate Action: What is Climate Change
UN Climate Change: Conference of the Parties (COP)
UNU: Accessing the Loss and Damage Climate Fund
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Climate Change
Coastlines
CNCMP: Comprehensive National Coastal Monitoring Programme
The Comprehensive National Coastal Monitoring Programme (CNCMP) ICZM News (June 2020)
Las Cuevas Bay https://visittrinidad.tt/things-to-do/7-beautiful-beaches-to-see-on-trinidads-north-coast/
Global Warming
IPCC Special Report” Global Warming of 1.5 C
Science Daily: Global Warming News
Science Direct: Global Warming
Marine Navigation
Introduction to Navigation Systems by J. Lee.
Marine Navigation: How to Navigate a Boat
The Nautical Almanac: Chapter 1: Introduction to Marine Navigation
https://blog.clickandboat.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/marine-navigation-apps.jpg
Knots
5 Sailing Knots Every Sailor Should Know
10 Essential Knots Every Sailor Should Know
Different Types of Sailing Knots: A Practical Guide for Sea Lovers
American Sailing: How to Tie 3 Important Knots
Some Important Knots
https://www.sunrisesailingclub.com/5-sailing-knots
https://www.sunrisesailingclub.com/5-sailing-knots
Cleat Hitch
https://www.sunrisesailingclub.com/5-sailing-knots
MTCC
Maritime Archaeology
Australasian Institute for Maritime Archaeology: What is Maritime Archaeology?
Cantelas, P. H., & Gulbraa, R. (2022). Ocean Exploration Technology: Maritime Archaeology.
UTT. A Sea of Opportunities for Archaeological Heritage Research
https://www.marineinsight.com/what-is-marine-archaeology/
Maritime Decarbonization
Energy.gov: Maritime Decarbonization
Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Maritime Decarbonization
RMI: Jumpstarting Decarbonization of the Maritime Sector
World maritime University: Maritime Decarbonization
Maritime Information
Containerisation International/Lloyd’s List
Global Maritime Issues Monitor 2022
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
Maritime and Coastal Agency – GOV.UK
Maritime Services: Sectoral Analysis of US Trade and Competitiveness in Maritime Services
Maritime Technology Challenges 2030
UN Convention on Law of the Sea
UN Conference on Trade & Development: Review of Maritime Transport 2022
United States Coast Guard: Navigation Rules
U.S Department of Homeland Security. United States Coast Guard. Navigation Centre
World Maritime University: Maritime Commons: The Digital Repository of World Maritime University
(The) Maritime Ocean Collection
About the Maritime Open Collection
Port
Advances in Maritime Economics and Logistics
Port Strategy for Sustainable Development
https://www.whoswhotnt.com/companies/port-authority-of-trinidad-and-tobago-patt/
Seas and Oceans
Advancing Ocean Governance in Marine Regions Through Stakeholder Dialogue Processes
A Transition to Sustainable Ocean Governance
Plastic Pollution of the World’s Seas and Oceans as a Contemporary Challenge in Ocean Governance
World Oceans' Day Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us
https://www.thedailyeco.com/what-is-the-difference-between-an-ocean-and-a-sea-291.html
Shipping and Ship Building
Caribbean Shipping Association
https://alastairphilipwiper.com/blog/building-largest-ship-world-south-korea
Training
Wetlands/Mangroves
Caroni Swamp
A Review of Wetland Use and Management of the Nariva Swamp, Trinidad by R. Smardon.
Mangrove Conservation in Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies by Rahanna A. Juman & Kahlil Hassanali
Ramsar Sites Information Service: Caroni Swamp
Trinidad and Tobago Biodiversity: Ramsar Site: Caroni Swamp
Caroni Swamp. Photo by Doug Greenberg on Flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0).
Nariva Swamp
A Presentation on the Nariva Swamp by Denny Dipchansingh
Final Report: The Formulation of the Nariva Swamp Management Plan
Nariva Swamp Managed Resource Protected Area
Ramsar Convention Monitoring Procedure Final Report: Nariva Swamp, Trinidad and Tobago
Nariva Swamp. Photo Courtesy Getty Images
Trinidad and Tobago Legislation
Environmental Management Act Chapter 35:05
Marine Areas (Preservation and Enhancement) Act
Marking of Ships Act Chapter 50: 09
Oil Pollution of Territorial Waters Act Chapter 37:03
Port Authority Act Chapter 51:01
Territorial Sea Act Chapter 1:51
Other Relevant Legislation
Admiralty Court Act, 1840 (British)
Maritime Security Act 2004 (No. 16 of 2002)
Prevention of Pollution of the Sea Act 1991 (Act No. 18 of 1990, Chapter 243)