Marine Environment
Divers hit the beaches for Earth Day
(CNS): Dive industry leaders say it is a 365-day commitment to keep Cayman’s environment a major tourist attraction that draws visitors from around the world. However, hundreds of volunteers made a special effort on Earth Day, 16 April, to tidy up beaches, roads and reefs as part of the annual cleanup in recognition of that […]
Deadline nears to submit names of scuba pioneers
(CNS): The public has until Friday, 29 April to nominate a scuba diving pioneer for consideration as a local honouree at this year’s International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame (ISDHF). This is the first time that members of the public are being asked to nominate a local diving legend for the honour. The Ministry of […]
Cayman dive company trains US freedivers
(CNS): Divetech and the Lighthouse Point resort recently hosted a week-long training camp for US freedivers. Followers of this sport hold their breath until resurfacing rather than using scuba gear, saying they enjoy being in the water in its purest form and in total freedom.
Kittiwake museum exhibit to open under the sea
(CNS): To celebrate the fifth anniversary of the sinking of the Kittiwake, the site’s organising committee is preparing an underwater museum at the wreck. Since the ship was sunk 5 January 2011, the site has not only attracted divers but also has been establishing itself as a habitat for marine life.
Sri Lanka research may help mitigate impact of rising seas
(CNS): Carrie Manfrino, the president of the Central Caribbean Marine Institute who last year was awarded a Fulbright scholarship to research rising sea levels, is investigating how that issue affects Sri Lanka and potentially use what she learns to help the Cayman Islands. The study is looking at “Rising Sea Levels in the Indian Ocean: […]
Prince Edward praises CCMI during recent visit
(CNS): As part of their visit to the Cayman Islands, Prince Edward and his wife, Sophie, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, spent time at the Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) in Little Cayman to tour the facility for which he participated in the groundbreaking in 2003. The prince has previously visited the facility three […]
Prince Edward presents CCMI award to Cayman attorney
(CNS): During his brief visit to Little Cayman Sunday, 6 March, Prince Edward presented the Central Caribbean Marine Institute’s (CCMI) CORAL (Commitment, Outreach, Respect, and Leadership) Award to attorney Chris Humphries for his years of commitment to the institute and its work. The award is presented to an individual or organisation for outstanding contributions to […]
Primary students take close look at mangroves
(CNS): A group of Prospect Primary School students examined Cayman’s mangrove ecosystem on Friday, 4 March, during a boat outing in the North Sound. In addition to the mangroves, the students learned about related marine and terrestrial life as well as other elements of the sea.
Public invited to nominate diving pioneers
(CNS): For the first time, members of the public are being asked for nominations for a local honouree at this year’s International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame (ISDHF). The Ministry of Tourism is looking for local trailblazers in the sport of scuba diving to join the esteemed group of more than 30 members who have been […]
First cull of the year in effort to tame lionfish
(CNS): As part of continuing efforts to control the population of the invasive lionfish, the first cull of 2016 will be held 27-28 February. Lionfish tournaments are organised throughout the year under the mantle of the Cayman United Lionfish League [CULL]. Members of the public are invited to attend the weigh-ins for both days, from […]
Guy Harvey named maritime award winner
(CNS): Artist, conservationist and entrepreneur Guy Harvey has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Seafarers’ House International Golden Compass Award. The honour is given to those who have achieved distinction in the maritime world, whose vocation or avocation has been the sea, or who have ministered to or otherwise assisted seafarers.
Disney Conservation Fund to support CCMI’s coral gardening
(CNS): The Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) has been awarded a US$25,000 grant from the Disney Conservation Fund (DCF) to support CCMI’s efforts to regenerate and restore the ecologically important but critically endangered staghorn coral in Little Cayman. Since the Little Cayman coral nursery was established in 2012, the Cayman Islands Department of Environment has approved […]
DoE casts wide net to collect used fishing line
(CNS): The Department of Environment (DoE) has installed almost 40 fishing-line recycling bins at public docks, dive shops and fishing-supply stores across Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman.
Scuba diving honourees announced for 2016
(CNS): The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism (DoT) has named the five newest inductees into the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame (ISDHF), who will be honoured at a ceremony in Cayman 30 September 2016. They are Bob Barth, Dr Joe MacInnis, Ramón Bravo, Stuart Cove and Philippe Cousteau, Sr.
East End dive shop plans coral nursery
(CNS): The co-owner of East End dive operation, Ocean Frontiers, has revealed plans to create a coral nursery in the area to repair and replenish threatened reef systems in the waters around Cayman. As the tourism minister proceeds with cruise berthing plans that may destroy more than 35 acres in the George Town Harbour, the ministry […]
