Topic: Central Caribbean Marine Institute
Weekender Spotlight
Weekender Editor Vicki Wheaton gives the latest on upcoming fundraisers and other events on Cayman's social calendar.
Festival of Seas at Kaibo
Help save the sea while enjoying spectacular views under the stars at the Festival of Seas Beach Ball on Sept. 30. For the first time, the evening will be hosted at the picturesque Kaibo Yacht Club and will help raise money for the Central Caribbean Marine Institute.
Little Cayman coral spawning proves restoration potential
Muffled shouts of glee bubbled through dive masks in Little Cayman as scientists witnessed a spectacular display of viability by the Central Caribbean Marine Institute’s coral nursery. For the first time since its establishment, the nursery’s staghorn and elkhorn coral synchronously spawned in late August.
Derek Haines triumphs in another marathon
Intrepid distance runner Derek Haines took a spill for a good cause last weekend, when the 68-year-old fell and injured his ankle and hip in San Francisco while competing in his 47th marathon.
Researchers dodge sharks to tag lionfish
Researchers at the Central Caribbean Marine Institute have surgically tagged 21 lionfish in a unique project to track the movements of the invasive predators on Little Cayman’s reefs.
Haines conquers volcano despite rain, mudslides
Heavy rain, mudslides and the threat of hot lava did not stop Cayman athlete Derek Haines from fulfilling his promise to climb two volcanoes in Guatemala for charity. Mr. Haines took on the “Volcanoes and Marathons” challenge this year with the mission of climbing the volcanoes and running three marathons to raise $50,000 for the Central Caribbean Marine Institute. He is now halfway toward his fundraising effort to support CCMI’s interactive classroom initiative, “Reefs-Go-Live.”
Diving helps US veterans find relief from pain, depression
As a group, they have been to Cayman a handful of times, but every trip is new, bringing wounded U.S. military veterans to dive at the Central Caribbean Marine Institute, Compass Point and Ocean Frontiers. The latest weeklong trip started June 17 with a dozen veterans, suffering from back injuries, chronic pain, depression as part of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Haines to climb two volcanoes
Cayman’s star marathon runner Derek Haines jetted off to Guatemala Thursday to take on his next athletic feat for charity, after a proper send-off from the Central Caribbean Marine Institute and Governor Helen Kilpatrick at Government House.
Leadership Cayman gains ‘Sister Islands Perspective’
The Leadership Cayman class made its annual trip to the Brac and Little Cayman recently for a “Sister Islands Perspective” seminar. Arriving on the Brac on June 9, the class toured the Charles Kirkconnell International Airport before heading to the Le Soleil d’Or resort, where they visited the property’s 20-acre organic farm and ate lunch.
Professor sheds light on plant biology
Dr. Martina Königer, adjunct assistant professor of biological sciences at Wellesley College in the U.S. spoke on Monday at the Southern Cross Club as a guest lecturer in a recurring Reef Lecture Series, organized by the Central Caribbean Marine Institute.
Parrotfish study under way in Cayman
A $650,000 three-year study to help determine which fish are most important to the health and survival of coral reefs has been launched in the Cayman Islands.
Historic meeting for marine institutes
A meeting between marine research institutes from the Cayman Islands and Bermuda last month signals an alliance that has the potential to benefit the entire Caribbean region, according to the organizations.
Haines to climb two volcanoes to benefit Central Caribbean Marine Institute
Veteran marathon competitor Derek Haines will be running three races and climbing two volcanoes this year to benefit the Central Caribbean Marine Institute.
Anonymous $500K gift for reef research in Little Cayman
Little Cayman’s marine research center has received a major boost in the form of an anonymous US$500,000 donation to support its research on coral reefs. Unusually, the donor asked for no publicity of its large cash gift, requesting that the focus be placed on the work being done at the Central Caribbean Marine Institute. Carrie Manfrino, president and director of research and conservation at CCMI, said large donations of that kind were the “life blood” of nonprofit organizations.
Interns get crash course in coral reef ecology at CCMI
For the past two weeks, a diverse group of 13 international interns had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the work of the Central Caribbean Marine Institute. From Jan. 2-15, the college-level interns took part in a crash course in coral reef ecology and underwater field research methods.
Science class beneath the waves
Little Cayman’s marine research center aims to take classrooms under the water in a new initiative that will allow scientists to broadcast lessons to classrooms around the world from beneath the waves.
Festival of Seas chooses nautical theme
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute’s annual Festival of Seas, a celebration of the extensive research and education work the organization undertakes, is set for Dec. 3 at the Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa, boosted by the support of a local law firm and with the theme “Mermaids and Sailors.”
Governor awards conservationists
Bird field guide author Patricia Bradley was awarded the title of “Conservationist of the Year” in the 2016 Governor’s Conservation Awards. Ms. Bradley, author of three field guides and a British Ornithologists’ Union checklist, was given the award for her contributions to Caribbean ornithology.
Renovations at CCMI making room for more visitors
It might be the off-season for the Central Caribbean Marine Institute, but things are far from quiet. The sounds of hammers, saws and grinders have replaced the laughter, lectures and sounds of children and researchers at the Marine Institute.
War veterans to be Cayman eco-warriors
U.S. war veterans will be retrained as eco-warriors in the Cayman Islands in a new nonprofit venture.
Sea Camp on Little Cayman brings out the fun in science
Fun, sun, sand and science all came together for a memorable experience for young people who attended the Edmund and Virginia Ball Foundation Caribbean Marine Ecology Camp.
CCMI seeks grant to continue lionfish studies
Little Cayman’s marine research center has suspended its lionfish tagging program while it waits to see if it will get grant money to continue its groundbreaking research on the invasive species.
Little Cayman trip offers lasting memories
An educational trip to Little Cayman has proved to be truly memorable for a group of George Town students.
Little Cayman Research Centre gets grant for expansion
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute has received a grant to double the number of visiting scientists and students who can stay at the Little Cayman Research Centre.
CCMI hosts coral reef symposium in London
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute is hosting a two-day international symposium about the future of the world’s coral reefs. The symposium began Monday at St. James’s Palace in London.
Cull-inary weekends coming
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute’s new “Cull-inary” weekends are providing a fresh take on controlling the invasive lionfish population in Little Cayman’s waters.
CCMI scientists share research with top ecologists
Central Caribbean Marine Institute researchers recently joined some 400 top marine ecologists at the 45th Benthic Ecology Meeting in Portland, Maine, to present their findings on Cayman’s marine ecosystems.
Coral restoration expert joins CCMI
A coral restoration expert has joined the Central Caribbean Marine Institute in Little Cayman to help the research organization as it works to protect coral reefs and discover ways to help restore those ecosystems.
Prince Edward urges Cayman’s youth to learn about reefs
During his visit to the Central Caribbean Marine Institute on Little Cayman earlier this month, Prince Edward highlighted the importance of teaching young Caymanians about reef conservation and research.
CCMI president in Sri Lanka to study sea levels
After nearly two decades of studying the Cayman Islands, Central Caribbean Marine Institute President Carrie Manfrino has traveled halfway around the world for her latest scientific study, focusing on rising sea levels in the Indian Ocean.
Royal visit for Little Cayman’s Central Caribbean Marine Institute
Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, visited Little Cayman at the invitation of the Central Caribbean Marine Institute.
Royal visitors making trip to Cayman
Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, will arrive in the Cayman Islands Sunday for a two-day visit.
CCMI: Reefs face bigger threats than Allen’s yacht
Damage caused to a Cayman Islands coral reef by Paul Allen’s mega-yacht is troubling and ironic, but it is far from the greatest threat facing the fragile ecosystem, according to the head of Little Cayman’s Central Caribbean Marine Institute.
CCMI: Reefs face bigger threats than Allen’s yacht
Damage caused to a Cayman Islands coral reef by Paul Allen’s mega-yacht is troubling and ironic, but it is far from the greatest threat facing the fragile ecosystem, according to the head of Little Cayman’s Central Caribbean Marine Institute.
