Sheepdogs save endangered penguins from extinction
Kara, selected from TreeHugger From Care2 “No foxes have killed penguins in the past seven years.” This is clever. Very clever. Sheepdogs are bred and trained to protect sheep against wolves, but that doesn’t mean that their skills can’t be…
Endangered species of bird spotted at Palm Cay
From Bahama islands info One good tern deserves another — Nature photographer and Bahamas National Trust President Neil McKinney recently captured two least terns during a pre-mating ‘dinner date.’ Note the fish in the male’s beak as he prepares to…
Turtle researcher may have been murdered by drug traffickers
By Jennifer Welsh From Business Insider On May 31, conservationist Jairo Mora Sandoval was found bound, beaten, and shot through the head on the beach he had devoted his career to, according to TicoTimes. Sandoval spent many hours on Moín…
History, culture and our future
The week of Monday, 10 June 2013, GIS Spotlight revisits a coveted national treasure, seeks out natural beauty wonder in the Eastern districts, and glimpses the future of good governance. History is key to cultural development. Thus by recognizing and…
Remora fish studied for glue
From Cayman Islands Department of Environment DID YOU KNOW? Remora fish are helping researchers with a sticky situation! Remoras (from the family Echeneidae) are fish that attach themselves to a host, usually large free-swimming fish such as sharks and mantas,…
Bolt may be fast but Sailfish is faster
From Cayman Islands Department of Environment DID YOU KNOW? The people of Grand Cayman had the opportunity to see the fastest man in the world, Usain Bolt, compete in the Cayman Invitational 2013 last May. Did you also know that…
Sir Sean Connery lends his voice to Save The Bays
From Bahama islands info Sir Sean Connery lends his voice to Save The BaysNASSAU, Bahamas — Legendary actor and long-time Bahamas resident Sir Sean Connery this week added his voice to the growing numbers supporting Save The Bays, a national…
NEMA reports farms lost, coastal erosion in Exuma flooding
From Bahama islands info EXUMA, The Bahamas – On Sunday, June 2, 2013, the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, conducted an Initial Damage Assessment exercise of the flooded areas and communities on Exuma, caused by widespread rain with thunderstorm in…
TS Andrea strengthening – no threat to Cayman Islands
by Rob Lightbown Crown Weather Thursday, June 6, 2013 5:46 am Tropical Storm Andrea Is Strengthening & Will Bring Heavy Rain & Tornadoes To The Florida Peninsula Today; Heavy Rain & Tornadoes Expected On Friday Across Eastern North Carolina &…
Busy hurricane season ahead? Check the [Cayman Brac] land crabs
by Laurie Kay Olson Pets lady There are different varieties of red land crabs on islands and along coastal areas all over the world. They have a habit of migrating once a year in astonishing numbers that can seem more…
