Topic: Central Caribbean Marine Institute
Promising signs of post-bleaching recovery on Little Cayman’s reefs
Marine scientists say there are 'promising' early signs of recovery on Little Cayman's reefs following 2023's devastating coral bleaching.
In photos: CCMI Enchanted Masquerade of the Deep gala
CCMI’s annual fundraising gala took place on 1 Nov. at Hotel Indigo. The night was dedicated to ocean awareness, conservation and community support for marine research and education in the Cayman Islands.
Famed ocean advocates bringing coral reef education to Cayman
CCMI will host award-winning wildlife cameraman Doug Allan and TV presenter Uli Kunz as part of a ocean outreach campaign from 29 Oct. to 10 Nov.
Pickleball with a cause: Tournament to support CCMI
Members of the public are invited to join the cause and get into the swing of things as LOM Financial proudly sponsors a charity pickleball doubles tournament to support the Central Caribbean Marine Institute.
Young ‘eco-warriors’ challenged to design sustainable island
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute is inviting primary school students to design their own 100% sustainable island in this year's Eco-Warrior Challenge.
Little Cayman reef coral cover plummets to 10% after bleaching
The reefs on Little Cayman are still reeling from 2023’s devastating global coral bleaching event, the latest report on reef health from the Central Caribbean Marine Institute shows.
Dive in: Cayman’s World Ocean Day events
With more than 46,000 square miles of sea and just 102 square miles of land, the Cayman Islands is a nation overwhelmingly defined by...
Deep reefs of Little Cayman may be a refuge for corals under heat stress
The research showed that while certain corals only tend to inhabit the waters close to the surface, there are some coral species that can survive deeper down.
CCMI says not enough info available on cruise referendum
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute has weighed in on the cruise berth debate ahead of the referendum vote, saying it is not possible to make an educated decision about the issue with the information currently available.
Young Caymanians given the chance to dive into an ocean career
CCMI is offering young Caymanians the chance to apply for 10 fully funded scholarships for its Young Environmentalist Leadership Course
Underwater life in the Cayman Islands streamed live around the world
Marine enthusiasts around the world will be able to see what life is like under the Cayman Islands with the return of Reefs Go Live.
Cayman’s underwater mountains have remained uncharted — until now
Dotting Cayman's sea floor are a series of underwater mountains, known as seamounts, and yet, other than fishermen, not many people in the Cayman Islands know about them, and even fewer have visited.
Two Class Scholarships for Marine Ecology Course at CCMI Available to Year 5 &...
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute’s (CCMI) Marine Ecology Course (MEC) is more than a three-day field trip to the Little Cayman Research Centre -...
Little Cayman coral report: Bleached but not broken
New research has shown that 95% of corals in Little Cayman bleached during last summer's marine heatwave and over 50% subsequently died. Most of those that died were 'weedy' coral, rather than the reef-building boulder-like structures.
Study: Cruise-free harbour during COVID led to larger fish population
A two-year study of the Grand Cayman's George Town harbour area, which began immediately after the strict local COVID-19 lockdown was lifted, has shown that the fish population increased dramatically in the absence of cruise ships and other marine activities.
Researchers find silver lining to coral dieoff
Scientists at the Central Caribbean Marine Institute have found some corals are more resilient to drastic temperature but more susceptible to disease.
Blue carbon offset: How the ocean can combat climate change
Researchers from Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) are investigating how Cayman’s tropical marine habitat can help in the fight against climate change.
CCMI issues eco-warrior challenge to students
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute is challenging Year 5 and 6 students to become eco-warriors to protect the environment and be selected for scholarships to take part in its Marine Ecology Course on Little Cayman.
CCMI to share coral reef findings in run-up to World Ocean Day
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute will be holding a series of presentations, from above and beneath the waves, which focus on the health of Cayman's coral reefs over the coming weeks.
Visiting a coral reef from the classroom
Students in Cayman and around the world will get a chance to experience Little Cayman's coral reefs from the comfort of their own classrooms in a series of live broadcasts from underneath the waves.
Business in brief: Maples, CUC, Acumen
The Maples Group has announced a new three-year partnership with the non-profit Central Caribbean Marine Institute.
Study: ‘Quiet’ oceans without cruise ships leading to fish resurgence
During the almost four months of lockdown in the Cayman Islands, while the local waters were devoid not just of cruise ships, but also of jetskis, fishing vessels and dive boats, the much-quieter environment led to a significant increase in fish populations, according to an ongoing Central Caribbean Marine Institute study.
Places offered in young environmentalist course
For the ninth year, the Central Caribbean Marine Institute is offering its Young Environmentalist Leadership Course for students ages 15-19.
CCMI appoints director of research
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute has appointed Gretchen Goodbody-Gringley as its director of research.
CCMI reef lecture stresses coral health
The year’s first lecture in the Central Caribbean Marine Institute’s ‘healthy reefs’ campaign focussed on the importance of sustaining the reefs, as well as difference types of coral growth.
CCMI launching healthy reefs campaign
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute is launching a year-long ‘We Need Healthy Reefs’ campaign, beginning with a free lecture at the National Gallery in Grand Cayman on Tuesday, 21 Jan.
The promise of repairing our reefs
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute is responding to the letter sent to the Cayman Islands media on 22 Nov. by Polaris Applied Sciences, questioning the information in the presentation that was made by CCMI President Dr. Carrie Manfrino, at the Cayman Port Referendum launch on 21 Nov.
Port opponents kick off campaign with rally
A crowd of more than 200 people filled much of Celebration Park in downtown George Town Wednesday night as the Cayman Port Referendum group held its first rally in the runup to the 19 Dec. vote.
CCMI: No evidence scientists can recreate a reef
Research labs, including our own at the Central Caribbean Marine Institute, have made great progress in improving the ‘fitness’ of corals so they are more resilient. While there has been enormous progress, the scientific knowledge needed to regrow a coral reef is still is in its infancy.
Verdant Isle outlines coral relocation plan
Piece by piece, section by section, scientists for Verdant Isle claim they can relocate some of the coral reef impacted by the planned cruise...
Scientists urge caution over coral relocation
Coral relocation can help alleviate some impacts of dredging but moving an entire ecosystem is “impossible”, according to Cayman’s research centre, the Central Caribbean Marine Institute.
Government: ‘No evidence’ port will impact beach
Government has issued a detailed rebuttal countering claims from the Central Caribbean Marine Institute that the planned cruise port development will impact Seven Mile Beach.
Scientists warn port project will impact Seven Mile Beach
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute has urged Cayman to “consider the long lasting impacts” of the cruise port development and warned it will affect Seven Mile Beach.
Voting begins for CCMI People’s Choice Awards
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute is inviting members of the public to vote for its People’s Choice Awards.
‘Citizen scientists’ invited to survey Little Cayman coral
The story of Little Cayman’s coral population is one of survival. Much like reefs elsewhere, rising water temperatures, increasingly acidic oceans and other man-made factors have placed this ecosystem under immense stress.
CCMI invites marathon runners to help coral reefs
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute is inviting runners and walkers in this year’s Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon to help save local coral reefs.
Brexit could impact environmental funding for Cayman
Grant funding for important environmental projects in the Cayman Islands and other British Overseas Territories may be impacted by Britain’s exit from the European Union.
Coral reef restoration research gets charitable boost
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute has received a US$68,000 donation from the AALL foundation to support its coral restoration field work.
CCMI seeks nominations for People’s Choice Award
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute is now accepting nominations for its second annual People’s Choice Award, which recognises the efforts of members of the community in maintaining the health of the oceans and coral reefs.
Lecturer wants input on rebuilding local reefs
Researcher Claire Dell, of the Central Caribbean Marine Institute, will deliver the latest in the institute’s Reef Lecture series at 5:45pm Tuesday, 25 June, at the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands.
Marine Institute focusses on healthy reefs
World Oceans Day is celebrated across the globe on 8 June each year and the Central Caribbean Marine Institute is bringing the festivities to Cayman again in 2019.
Public challenged to help local reefs
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute is introducing the Healthy Reefs Challenge to involve community members in helping protect and preserve coral reefs.
Nature’s dangerous decline: 1 million species facing extinction
A new United Nations report highlighting the devastating impact of humans on the natural world should serve as an urgent ‘wake-up call’ to policymakers in the Cayman Islands and across the globe, according to a host of environmental officials, researchers and non-profits.
Cayman may be spot of hope in coral survival
Gretchen Goodbody-Gringley, a scientist with the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences who visited the Central Caribbean Marine Institute in Little Cayman for several days recently, said the islands’ reefs have fared better than some other places in the Caribbean and around the world when it comes to coral health.
Appleby selects beneficiaries at charity day
Appleby (Cayman) Ltd. announced seven organisations that were selected as beneficiaries at the firm’s 2019 Charity Day.
Deep water reefs may help in coral survival
A deep-water coral expert from Bermuda will present the next in a series of lectures sponsored by the Central Caribbean Marine Institute on Thursday, April 25, at the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands.
Prince’s call to action on environment
Prince Charles has urged the Cayman Islands to help “lead the world” in the global fight against climate change and other environmental threats.
‘Reefs Go Live’ ready to go live soon
Year 5 and 6 students will get direct insight into what’s under the water off the shores of the Cayman Islands as a second year of “Reefs Go Live” is presented by the Central Caribbean Marine Institute.
CCMI: Cayman reefs in fair health
The Cayman Islands’ coral reefs are in fair condition according to a recent survey by the Central Caribbean Marine Institute. They actually earned a “fair-plus,” which is a middle-of-the-road rating on a scale that runs from very good to critical.
Study shows health of Cayman reefs declining
A new report conducted by the Central Caribbean Marine Institute indicates that overall coral health and coral size have significantly decreased in Grand Cayman waters over the last 20 years.
CML and Nova make Christmas donations to Cayman charities
Instead of giving Christmas gifts to clients, recruitment agencies CML and Nova this year decided to donate money to charity.
Governor tours Sister Islands
New governor Martyn Roper and his wife Elisabeth spent their first weekend in the Cayman Islands exploring Little Cayman and Cayman Brac.
Champions of the sea honored at gala
Cayman’s ocean warriors were out in force Saturday night at the annual Festival of Seas gala, hosted by the Central Caribbean Marine Institute.
Cousteau highlights fight to save corals
For Alexandra Cousteau there could never have been any other calling. The filmmaker, explorer and environmental activist has followed in the footsteps of her famous father and grandfather to emerge as an advocate for the world’s oceans.
Festival of Seas gala makes a splash for CCMI
With the beautiful backdrop of the Caribbean Sea and the elegant ambiance that defines Grand Old House as a true Cayman favorite, the Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) will be going all out for the Festival of Seas Awards and Gala on Saturday.
Alexandra Cousteau to speak at CCMI annual awards gala
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute announced that the keynote speaker at its annual Festival of Seas awards gala in November will be filmmaker Alexandra Cousteau, granddaughter of Jacques-Yves Cousteau.
CCMI offers academic scholarships for teenagers interested in ocean science
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute is investing in the future.
Six nominated for environmental award
Six community heroes who have worked to protect and preserve the marine environment have been nominated for the Central Caribbean Marine Institute’s People’s Choice Award.
Hi-tech ocean buoy aids reef research
A state-of-the-art oceanographic buoy has been installed in Little Cayman, providing real-time data on marine and weather conditions through an interlinked cellphone app.
KidFest, Cousteau film geared towards families
On Saturday, from noon to 4 p.m., families can head to Pedro St. James for live entertainment, games and refreshments, all in the spirit of raising money for the Cayman Heart Fund’s Hart For Hearts branch.
Marine institute tops charity drive donations
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute grabbed the most social media support during the seventh annual Island Heritage CharityDrive, and received a $5,000 bonus in addition to $10,000 raised in “drive by” donations.
CharityDrive gets under way
Whether they know it or not, drivers passing through the Island Heritage Roundabout on Esterley Tibbetts Highway between now and Thursday, May 31, will be earning money for one of three charities.
Celebrating the oceans
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute is holding two events at Camana Bay next month to mark the annual World Oceans Day.
Primary students take on marine challenge
Children at Cayman’s public primary schools are being challenged to show their creativity to win a class field trip to the Central Caribbean Marine Institute on Little Cayman.
Appleby awards funds to nonprofits following its annual Charity Day
Appleby held its fifth annual Charity Day and selected nine nonprofit organizations in child and family welfare, education and animal welfare to receive financial assistance.
CCMI introduces new Ocean Awards
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute is introducing a series of awards as part of its 20th anniversary.
‘Reefs Go Live’ at National Gallery
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute is hosting an interactive virtual reality experience called “Reefs Go Live” at the Cayman Islands National Gallery on Saturday.
Brewery and marine institute team up for coral conservation
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute has partnered with the Cayman Islands Brewery to promote a “Zero Impact” on local coral reefs initiative.
Lionfish study expands amid positive results
Lionfish are being hunted by native predators on Cayman’s reefs at much greater rates than previously imagined – an encouraging sign that nature may provide a solution to the problem of invasive species.
Cayman’s marathon man makes final push for CCMI
Between active volcanoes in Guatemala and reckless drivers in Cayman, marathon runner Derek Haines faced some close encounters this year.
Local athletes to go the distance for CCMI
With the fall race season in full swing, two local athletes, Rotarians Chris Bailey and Derek Haines, are making final preparations to go the distance for the Central Caribbean Marine Institute.
Research vessel Alucia calls in on Sister Islands
A 184-foot-long research and exploration vessel, complete with submersibles capable of reaching depths of more than half a mile, called in to the Sister Islands this week.
