Proposals for a Shell-Fish Culture Scheme in Caroni Swamp

Abstract

The first sanctuary for the protection of the Scarlet Ibis was proclaimed in 1953, and since that time no one can doubt the benefits that this conservation effort has brought to Trinidad. However, the beauty of the Ibis appears to be blinding us to the other valuable resources present in Caroni Swamp. During the course of research on the ecology of the Swamp the author conducted some experiments on three food species which are abundant there, i.e. the oyster, the mussel, and the 'black conch', and it is the intention of this report to suggest ways in which these shell-fish could be cultured economically.