Co operative Republic of Guyana, is a country on the northern mainland of South America. Guyana is an indigenous word which means “Land of Many Waters” and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north, Brazil, Venezuela and Suriname to the east. It has a wide variety of natural habitats and very high biodiversity.

Guyana’s marine environment is home to sperm whales, pygmy killer whales, dolphins, marine turtles, sharks and more than 900 species of fish, some of which support the local artisanal and industrial fisheries sector. For a long time, knowledge of these species was based on strandings, their presence in neighboring countries and accounts from fishermen, and the first extensive expedition and survey of Guyana’s marine area was only conducted in late 2021. This is a great start to understanding what marine species are present and therefore at risk as Guyana begins to extract its oil riches.

Not an island but a #SIDS with a strategic plan for low carbon & resource efficiency and the potential for sustainable growth in line with environmentally strong Maritime Economy Plan backed by solid research.