The Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR) wishes to remind all residents and visitors to practice safety and awareness when swimming, snorkelling, or enjoying activities along the shorelines of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Our marine ecosystem is home to a rich variety of marine life, including sharks, barracudas, and rays. While these animals are a natural and important part of our healthy reef systems, sharing the water safely requires mindfulness and re

The Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR) and the Department of Fisheries and Marine Resources Management (DFMRM) have announcd their collaboration with joining UK scientists on the Blue Belt Programme - Beyond the Reef: Caribbean Expedition. This ground-breaking mission will take place aboard the RRS James Cook, a British Royal Research Ship operated by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), from 30 January to 10 February 2026 in the Turks and Ca

The Department of Environment & Coastal Resources (DECR) is warning the general public to avoid swimming in the Coral Gardens, Grace Bay...