JET Teachers' Workshop
The Jamaica Environmental Trust(JET) conducted a workshop with approximately 50 teachers on February 21, 2006. The theme was "wetland wonders" and included atour of the mangroves as well as theuse of display material in the main laboratory building.

World Wetlands Day
On February 2, 2006 the laboratory for the third year was one of the hosting centres for NEPA's World Wetlands Day (WWD) activities. The PRML is located within the Palisadoes-Port Royal Protected Area, which was designated a Ramsar Site in 2005. Schools from the Kingston and St. Andrew area were accommodated and informed about the use and value of wetlands. Students viewed the display aquarium and posters at the PRML as well as toured the Port Royal mangroves. The laboratory saw over 200 students from 10 schools visiting at different times during the day. An outdoor broadcast of 'Laing and Company' was included as part of the day's activities.

Chinese Scientists Visit the PRML
The Chinese ocean research vessel "Dayang Yihao" visited the Port of Kingston Jamaica from October 5 to 10, 2005. This was in association with the visit of a delegation from the State Oceanic Administration of China led by Mr. Wang Fei. The delegation requested a tour the Port Royal Marine Laboratory on Thursday, October 6th. They were treated to a talk on the history and research of the PRML and then toured the hatchery and other facilities. The head of delegation, Mr.Wang Fei, presented the Laboratory with a plaque from the R/V Dayang Yihao, which was received by Dr. Mona Webber.

Dr. Mona Webber, Life Sciences Coordinator of the Port Royal Marine Lab, receiving the Plaque from Mr. Wang Fei. (Photograph courtesy of the Public Relations Office, Mona Campus)