Cocoyea is an independent online writing and arts platform that shares creative work and commentary across culture, identity, music, relationships, and everyday life. Its archives span many years and include poetry, essays, fiction, lyrics, and reflections, alongside writing about LGBTQIA+ experiences, race, gender, immigration, and community. The site features projects and recurring series such as When We See Each Other, Telenovela Star, Cancelled Without Prejudice, and Quarrel, as well as posts on indie music, photography, and the arts.

Cocoyea also highlights Caribbean culture through its name: in Trinidad and Tobago, cocoyea refers to the shaft of a coconut leaf, whose dried fronds are used in handicrafts, birdcages, Carnival costumes, and brooms. The website is presented as a blog, with an email subscription option and links to its social media presence. Its work is published under a Creative Commons noncommercial, no-derivatives license, with attribution and links permitted under stated conditions.

Overall, Cocoyea offers readers a personal, creative space for stories, ideas, and cultural perspectives