Environment
CCMI makes waves with coral research
(CNS): The Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) recently presented their findings on Cayman’s marine ecosystems at the 45th Benthic Ecology Meeting in Portland, Maine. From 16-19 March, the annual conference welcomed more than 400 top marine ecologists and benthic researchers from a variety of fields.
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 […]
Brac students go to the park for Earth Day
(CNS): Students from Creek, Spot Bay and West End primary schools celebrated Earth Day at West End Community Park in Cayman Brac on Thursday, 21 April. The event began with Kathleen Bodden-Harris sharing information from the Department of Environment (DoE) regarding endemic Rock Iguanas.
Human Rights Commission message for Earth Day
Human Rights Commission: The Cayman Islands Human Rights Commission joins organisations in Cayman and other countries around the world in celebrating Earth Day 2016. The Cayman Islands can take pride at being in the notable position of having a right to environmental protection enshrined in its constitution – something present in less than half of […]
Community answers call to recycle phone books
(CNS): Through this year’s “Yellow2Green” recycling programme, held for four weeks over February and March, people all across Cayman collected and handed in more than 21,000 used telephone directories. Since the initiative began more than five years ago, more than 170,000 directories have been recycled, keeping them out of the George Town landfill.
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.
National Trust seeks community support for Earth Day
(CNS): In celebration of Earth Day 2016, the National Trust is looking for help from more than 300 volunteers and companies to raise awareness and collect money for its important environmental and education programmes. Volunteers will be located at 50 locations from West Bay to North Side on Friday, 22 April.
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.
New scope captures striking images of sunspot
(CNS): A new custom eight-inch solar Newtonian telescope designed and constructed by Bill Hrudey, the observatory director at the University College of the Cayman Islands, is helping the local astronomer capture incredible images of the sun. Hrudey said the scope is one of fewer than 25 across the world and the only one in the […]
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.
National Trust evenings offer something for everyone
(CNS): The National Trust has two special events coming up, one offering family entertainment and the other an evening of dinner and dancing. As a part of the National Trust’s “Families in the Wild” programme, the organisation has partnered with local environmentalist Laura Butz to create the second annual Earth Hour event, set for Saturday, […]
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 […]
Yellow Pages calls on community to recycle
(CNS): From now until 18 March, the Cayman Islands Yellow Pages is holding their annual recycling programme for the ubiquitous telephone directories. The “Yellow2Green” initiative encourages the community to collect and recycle their old phone books so they can be converted into usable material. To date the exercise has kept more than 150,000 directories out of […]
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 […]
