The Caribbean deep sea is one of the least explored globally. This is due to a dearth of capacity in the region. I have participated in most of the recent exploratory cruises in the Caribbean – exploring hydrothermal vents in the Cayman Trench and methane seeps off Grenada and Trinidad and Tobago, and searching for the impacts of volcanic activity on deep-sea communities off Montserrat.

A full list of my publications can be found here and be sure to check out the section on research cruises for more information.

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MY DEEP SEA, MY BACKYARD

Ultimately, the lack of regional capacity and knowledge results in unaware populations and inappropriate or inadequate management decisions. To tackle this, a group of researchers, engineers, and practitioners, funded by National Geographic and the Inter-American Development Bank launched ‘My Deep Sea, My Backyard’. This pilot project, from 2018-2019, empowered two small island developing states – the Republic of Kiribati and Trinidad and Tobago – to explore their own deep-sea backyards using low-cost technology, while also building lasting in-country capacity. Find out more on the SpeSeas website and in Forbes.