Little Cayman offers hope for coral reefs

Little Cayman has successfully been championed to become a Mission Blue (Sylvia Earle Alliance) “Hope Spot” by the Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) as part of 2020 World Oceans Day celebrations. The Hope Spot initiative was launched in 2009, and it now includes some of the world’s most precious ecosystems: “Hope Spots are special places that are critical to the health of the ocean — Earth’s blue heart. Hope Spots are about recognizing, empowering and supporting individuals and communities around the world in their efforts to protect the ocean.”  Watch our announcement video below and learn more about why this is such an exciting thing for Little Cayman!

Virtual Underwater Photography Exhibition

Enjoy this inspirational online exhibition of underwater photography, featuring 49 stunning images by 10 incredible photographers. This exhibit is part of CCMI’s effort to bring news of hope, resiliency and a clear pathway for corals reefs. Learn more here. This virtual exhibit is free to enjoy and will be available online 6th June – 6th July.

Visit the Virtual Exhibit at: https://reefresearch.org/get-involved/events-outreach/world-oceans-day/wod-exhibit/

World Oceans Day Online Auction

CCMI’s World Oceans Day online photography auction is your chance to bring your favourite photo from our virtual exhibit into your home! Auction proceeds will support CCMI’s work for coral reef resilience, as we continue to discover which corals are resilient and can adapt to changing climate. Place bids through 1pm Cayman time (UTC -5) Sunday, 21st June.

Go to Online Bidding at: https://one.bidpal.net/wod2020/welcome

Stop Whining!Life as an ocean ambassador

Join Ellen Cuylaerts for this webinar as she shares insights on how to act, practice what you preach and use your voice to contribute to constructive change. The webinar is FREE to join; registration is required.Date: Thursday, 11 JuneTime: 10am Cayman (UTC -5) Click here for additional information and to register.

REGISTER FOR WEBINAR AT:https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/stop-whining-life-as-an-ocean-ambassador-tickets-106674179342

Introducing theReef Report Card

CCMI is pleased to launch our Reef Report Card as part of World Oceans Day 2020. This document helps to easily communicate results from 20 years of coral monitoring activity in Little Cayman. CCMI’s continued survey and monitoring work provides researchers with an understand of shifts, changes and overall health of the coral ecosystem.

READ THE REEF REPORT CARD AT: https://reefresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/HRR-Card-Final-2020.pdf

Turn Hope into Action Today!

We Need Healthy Reefs

Join CCMI in supporting and promoting Healthy Reefs! No matter where you are in the world, you can join us and help protect and restore coral reefs for future generations.

Learn more about the Healthy Reefs Campaign.

TO DONATE GO TO: https://donate.reefresearch.org/campaign/healthy-reefs/c224113