Sea Turtles: Protecting the beloved symbol of the Cayman Islands
Nesting season highlights the need to protect sea turtles now and focuses the community’s attention on what needs to be done for the future Adela Gonzales White, The Cayman Bottom Times Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands – An encounter with a…
The 2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season has been eerily quiet; but why?
From Climate Central’s Andrew Freedman: via Huffington Post Nearly one year after Hurricane Sandy ravaged the East Coast, the 2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season has not produced a single land-falling hurricane in the U.S. Instead of having above-average storm activity, as…
Compass Point Dive Resort receives Green Globe Re-certification for Sustainable Tourism
With in-house dive operation Ocean Frontiers, Compass Point is recognized as one of the most conservation-minded dive resorts in the Cayman Islands Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (Oct 14, 2013) – The Compass Point Resort at East End in Grand Cayman…
Service Clubs Tackling Recycling Awareness
Recycling bins have become more prominent in Cayman in the past couple of years but how many residents are truly doing their part to keep recyclable items out of the trash? With the recent garbage pickup problems, it would seem…
Defra: Cayman Turtle Farm is a real concern to MPs
Following a recent publication of a scientific paper showing that standards at the Cayman Turtle Farm are still causing intense suffering to endangered green sea turtles, the issue has been raised again in Westminster. During oral answers to questions Owen…
A Positive Trajectory for Corals at Little Cayman Island
By Carrie Manfrino, Charles A. Jacoby, Emma Camp, Thomas K. Frazer From Plos One The following are excerpts taken from a research article just published on Little Cayman coral reefs. To view the whole article pleas ego to: http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0075432 Abstract…
Marine Biology of Grand Cayman
The Marine Biology of Grand Cayman website says: “We provide a unique biology experience for students, with a mission to educate young people on the importance and stunning biology of tropical reefs.” Reef Management Ltd maintains the website that shows…
Vision impairment and blindness in dogs
Dogs do not rely on their sense of vision to the same extent as do humans. The dog’s vision is also not as highly developed as it is in humans. Dogs also cannot focus well on near objects, are partially…
Cycle Cayman’s West Bay Loop
Cycle Grand Cayman’s world famous West Bay Loop. The West Bay Loop winds through nine and a half miles of pristine beach trails and Caribbean farmland. Gliding effortlessly through this wild and beautiful part of the island is the ideal…
National Trust launches “Adopt Nature” Programme
Adopt a part of the Cayman Islands in the name of a loved one (George Town, 28 August 2013) The National Trust is pleased to launch its Adopt Nature Programme, the first of its kind in the Cayman Islands….
