Dr. La Daana Kanhai is a Marine Scientist and Lecturer in Marine Biology/Ecology at the Department of Life Sciences, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad. Her multidisciplinary research focuses on understanding human impacts on coastal/marine ecosystems to advance the development of context-specific interventions that contribute to ecosystem health and human well-being. She has conducted research in Trinidad and Tobago, the Arctic Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Caribbean Sea. Dr. Kanhai represented Trinidad and Tobago on the Scientific Advisory Committee on Marine Litter and Microplastics (2019 – 2022, UNEP). Dr. Kanhai published on marine debris and plastic pollution in the Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem (CLME). She was also one of the Lead Authors on the Grenada National Ecosystem Assessment. Dr. Kanhai is the Co-Principal Investigator of projects focused on (i)The Human Dimension of Plastic Pollution in Trinidad and Tobago, (ii) Abandoned, Lost and Otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear (ALDFG) in Trinidad and Tobago, and (iii)Marine Megafauna Bycatch in Trinidad and Tobago. Dr. Kanhai has served as a member of the National Sea Turtle Task Force of Trinidad and Tobago. Dr. Kanhai teaches undergraduate courses focused on coastal and marine ecosystems, science communication, and environmental impact assessments. Dr. Kanhai is currently supervising several postgraduate students pursuing research on coastal/marine issues. She serves on several local, regional, and international working groups and committees focused on marine conservation and pollution. Beyond research, Dr. Kanhaiis is involved in science communication and outreach.
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