Major Swamps and Wetlands of Tobago

Key Sites

Caroni Swamp

West coast; largest mangrove wetland in the Caribbean. Rich birdlife (scarlet ibis, herons), fish, caimans.

Nariva Swamp

East coast; second-largest mangrove system. Similar biodiversity; designated Ramsar site.

Bon Accord Lagoon

Southwest; smaller mangrove lagoon. Notable for herons, egrets, ibis.

Buccoo Reef

Southwest offshore; coral reef (not a swamp) but part of the coastal ecosystem. Marine life: tropical fish, corals, sea turtles.

Ecological Importance

These wetlands filter runoff, buffer storms, nurture fisheries, and support ecotourism (guided boat tours, birdwatching).