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Cayman’s seafloor reveals its secrets in landmark autonomous survey

Four fishing banks; 60 Mile Bank, Lawford’s Bank, Pickle Bank, and 12 Mile Bank were among the highest-priority mapping targets, given their role in supporting fisheries, tourism, and biodiversity.
Oceanic whitetip sharks in the deep blue - Photo: Jason Washington

Cayman’s deep blue expanse offers challenges and unknown potential

There are significant challenges for the Cayman Islands in monitoring and managing the Cayman Islands Exclusive Economic Zone.

Saildrone mapping exercise paused for vessel servicing

The ongoing Saildrone ocean-mapping survey around the Cayman Islands has been paused as the unmanned drone conducting the exercise undergoes servicing in dry dock.

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