Assessment of the Mangrove Ecosystem of Tyrrel Bay, Carriacou (Grenada) West Indies (2004)

The purpose of this report is to qualitatively document the existing mangrove habitat of Tyrrel Bay as well as to highlight current and projected impacts of the marina construction on this threatened ecosystem and its ecological functions and values. Herein, I make reference to other mangrove habitats in Carriaciou and the smaller Grenadine islands to the south, as they are equally threatened by present and future impacts of poor land management and pending development. I am hopeful that this documentation will serve to underscore the importance of these systems, and the critical level of protection and research needed to insure their continued growth and sustainability.

Area of interest: Grenada

Year: 2004