This dissertation describes an empirical qualitative analysis of some of the traditional practices and beliefs with respect to health regimens and marine-­related activities, which operate in the daily lives of people in the village of "Seablast". Trinidad and Tobago. The purpose of the investigation was to gain an understanding of these practices and beliefs and the interpretive framework that underpins them and to explore how these might impinge on the learning and teaching of school science in such a context.