Institute of Marine Affairs Marine Reference Collection

doi:10.15468/9p4zhe

Institute of Marine Affairs Marine Reference Collection

Citation

Institute of Marine Affairs (2023). Institute of Marine Affairs Marine Reference Collection. Version 1.3. Institute of Marine Affairs. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/9p4zhe accessed via GBIF.org on 2025-05-22.

Description

The MRC Dataset is an occurrence dataset of preserved marine specimens that have been collected from various research projects over IMA's 45 years in existence. Most of the specimens were collected in Trinidad and Tobago's marine space. Some were collected in Venezuelan waters.

Purpose

Data was developed for it to be accessible to local and international persons for science and education.

Sampling Description

Study Extent

The sampling locations have within the EEZ of Trinidad and Tobago and the waters off Venezuela.

Sampling

Various methods have been used to capture these specimens, trawling, cast net, hook and line, seine, and by hand.

Method steps

Photos were taken of the Digitization of the Marine Reference Collection 1. Print and cut ID cards on waterproof paper. 2. Dry specimens in trays and using paper towels. 3. Prepare the work area to pin specimens down. 4. Place rulers both vertically and horizontally. 5. Pin the specimen down in the desired orientation. 6. Count/record the specimens present in each jar. 7. Photograph the whole specimen with identification. 8. Photograph the whole specimen with an Identification and description card. 9. Photograph close-up images for smaller specimens/distinguishable features/unique features etc. 10. Place the specimen back with ID and description card. *Use digital editing software such as Adobe Light Room, Sketchbook, or equivalent to edit/enhance/clean images. 11. Naming convention must follow: “IMA-MRC-ACT-“ORDER”-“FAMILY”-“1, 2, 3…”

Taxonomic Coverages

N/A

Chordata
rank: phylum
Sciaenidae
rank: family
Callichthyidae
rank: family
Haemulidae
rank: family
Pristigasteridae
rank: family
Labrisomidae
rank: family
Characidae
rank: family
Erythrinidae
rank: family
Stromateidae
rank: family
Auchenipteridae
rank: family
Ariidae
rank: family
Scombridae
rank: family
Serranidae
rank: family
Hypophthalmidae
rank: family
Acanthuridae
rank: family
Carangidae
rank: family
Engraulidae
rank: family
Chaetodontidae
rank: family
Animalia
rank: kingdom
Blenniidae
rank: family
Poeciliidae
rank: family
Dorosomatidae
rank: family
Soleidae
rank: family
Gobiidae
rank: family
Atherinidae
rank: family
Serrasalmidae
rank: family
Teleostei
rank: class

Geographic Coverages

Specimens were found off the coasts of Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela.

Bibliographic Citations

Juman, R. A., & Alexander, K. J. (2006). An Inventory of Seagrass Communities around Trinidad and Tobago. Coastal Conservation Project, Institute of Marine Affairs, 1-76 - https://www.ima.gov.tt/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Seagrass-inventory-report.pdf
Juman, R. (2006) Seagrass Monitoring Programme for Trinidad and Tobago 2002-2004, Institute of Marine Affairs, 1-31. -
Juman, R. (2011) Land-use impacts on Thalassia testudinum dominated seagrass communities around Trinidad and Tobago, Institute of Marine Affairs, 1-33 -
Preliminary Report Cruise No. I - Surveys of the Fish Resources in the Shelf Region between Colombia and Suriname - Part 2: Work Off the East Coasts of Trinidad and Tobago, 9 - 14 February 1988. Institute of Marine Research, Bergen. Pg. 1 - 29 -
Preliminary Report Cruise No II. - Surveys of the Fish Resources in the Shelf Region between Colombia and Suriname - Part 2: Work off Trinidad and in the Joint Research Area with Venezuela, 23-29 May 1988. Institute of Marine Research, Bergen. Pgs 1 - 60 -
Preliminary Report Cruise No III. - Surveys of the Fish Resources in the Shelf Region between Colombia and Suriname - Part 2: Work off Trinidad and in the Joint Research Area with Venezuela 23-28 August 1988. Institute of Marine Research, Bergen. Pg. 1 - 50 -
Preliminary Report Cruise No. IV - Surveys of the Fish Resources in the Shelf Region between Suriname and Colombia - Part 2: Work off Trinidad and in the Joint Fishing Area with Venezuela, 13 - 20 November 1988. Institute of Marine Research, Bergen. Pg. 1 - 87 -
Final Report - Surveys of the Fish Resources in the Shelf Areas between Suriname and Colombia 1988 Reports on Surveys with R/V Dr. Fridtjof Nansen NORAD/UNDP/FAO PROGRAMME. Institute of Marine Research, Bergen. Pg. 1-119 -

Contacts

Institute of Marine Affairs
originator
Institute of Marine Affairs
Hilltop Lane
Chaguaramas
TT
Telephone: 8683504942
email: gbifadmin@ima.gov.tt
homepage: https://www.ima.gov.tt/

Paul Nelson
point of contact
position: Data Officer
Institute of Marine Affairs
Hilltop Lane
Chaguaramas
TT
Telephone: 8686344291
email: pnelson@ima.gov.tt
homepage: https://www.ima.gov.tt
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Institute of Marine Affairs
administrative point of contact
position: Data Officer
Institute of Marine Affairs
Hilltop Lane
Chaguaramas
TT
Telephone: 8686344291
email: pnelson@ima.gov.tt
homepage: https://www.ima.gov.tt/