Interview with Deanesh Ramsewak, Assistant Professor at University of Trinidad and Tobago
This interview introduces Deanesh Ramsewak, Assistant Professor in Practice at the University of Trinidad and Tobago, who is using geospatial and remote sensing tools to protect mangroves and coastal wetlands across Trinidad and Tobago and the wider Caribbean. He combines satellite data, drones, aerial imagery, field surveys, and machine learning to create practical and cost effective monitoring methods that help agencies and practitioners tackle habitat loss, sea level rise, erosion, flooding, and other climate impacts. He also contributes to the UN Ocean Decade Digital Twins of the Ocean initiative, promoting open data, transparent workflows, and stronger collaboration to build coastal resilience.