Topic: conservation
Historic sightings of schools of hammerhead sharks off Little Cayman
At a glance
Divers on Little Cayman report four sightings of multiple hammerheads this year
Sightings of schools of hammerheads at these depths have...
Documentary on life of Guy Harvey to show in Cayman
A documentary about acclaimed marine conservationist and artist Guy Harvey will have a special screening at the Camana Bay Cinema on Friday, 17 April.
Cayman conservationists respond to cat cull controversy
The NCC has pushed back against criticism from animal welfare advocates over cat culling aimed at protecting endangered species on the Sister Islands.
Philanthropist and Little Cayman’s oldest resident Brigitte Kassa passes away
Philanthropist, conservationist and author Brigitte Kassa, who was Little Cayman's oldest resident, has passed away at the age of 86.
Apex chief: Cayman should use Singapore model to create new ‘golden age’
A top businessman has told a Cayman conference designed to prepare the country for the next ten years that it should look to Asian powerhouse Singapore and set up special funds to boost the country.
Government pushes forward with controversial conservation law changes
Controversial amendments watering down the National Conservation Act were published Tuesday, as government signalled its intent to push ahead with contentious legislation despite its minority status.
‘Lame duck’ government told to forget conservation and cruise bills
Cayman's beleaguered minority government risks an embarrassing parliamentary defeat if it attempts to pass controversial legislation - including changes to the National Conservation Act and a bill for a referendum on cruise piers - before the election.
Turtle-friendly lighting push gets a $73k boost
Florida-based firm Synergy Lighting has been awarded a $73,001 contract to supply turtle-friendly lighting for an ongoing campaign by the Department of Environment.
Rising rat population threatens native species on Little Cayman
Little Cayman's native species are under threat after an apparent spike in the rat population with the recent excess rainfall.
Multi-million-dollar plan to buy back the beach
Government has spent around $30 million in the past two years to buy almost 50 pieces of land as part of a project to create new public parks and beaches.
Brac conservation group secures support for stamp duty waiver
The National Conservation Council has offered its backing to a Cayman Brac non-profit seeking a stamp duty waiver on the purchase of land for preservation and public use.
DoE issues warning as conch and whelk season opens
As conch and whelk season opens Wednesday the Department of Environment has warned the community against breaking the legal take limits.
‘Grand Cayman’ film spotlights island’s diverse wildlife
A 30-minute nature documentary entitled ‘Grand Cayman’, which showcases the island’s varied and unique wildlife, has been shown to the public for the first time.
Shark Week event nets $2,600 for local conservation efforts
Local shark conservation efforts got a $2600 boost as shark enthusiasts gathered for a Shark Week fundraiser at the CayBrew taproom last week.
Cayman shark week spotlights conservation efforts
As Discovery Channel launches its annual Shark Week special on July 11 so too will Cayman's local shark expert Johanna Kohler as she puts the spotlight on this apex predator.
National Trust laments demolition of historic stone wall
The National Trust for the Cayman Islands says the recent demolition of an historic stone wall built by slaves has again highlighted the need for legal protections for heritage sites on island.
Suspected repeat poachers held with 194 conch
Nearly four months after being arrested for poaching, three men are set to return to court facing new charges for illegally taking 194 conch and other protected species, the Department of Environment has said.
Shark killings on the rise in Cayman waters
The number of sharks being killed in Cayman’s waters is increasing, with 27 reported killed as of 26 Aug. compared to 16 in 2019.
Nominations open for 2021 Governor’s Conservation Awards
The National Trust is accepting nominations for the Governor’s Conservation Awards, in which outstanding achievements in historic preservation and environmental conservation of individuals and corporations are recognised.
195 conch and four lobsters illegally taken
Two individuals were warned for intended prosecution after Department of Environment conservation officers caught them with 195 conch and four lobsters on Friday.
Scientists call for better protection for sharks in Caribbean
In a letter in the journal Science this week, marine scientists have appealed for stronger policies to protect threatened migratory marine species, such as sharks, in the Caribbean.
EDITORIAL – Conservation: One debt paid, another owed
Anyone who has paid off a mortgage knows the giddy elation of making that final installment. One can only imagine the pure joy of finally satisfying a $50 million obligation, as the Cayman Turtle Centre recently has done.
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Crystal Caves wins Governor’s Conservation Award
North Side’s Crystal Caves attraction is the winner of one of this year’s Governor’s Conservation Awards. The Governor’s Conservation Awards, developed by the National Trust for the Cayman Islands aim to recognize outstanding achievement in the field of historic preservation and environmental conservation.
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.
Enforcement officers fighting poaching
Environment officials are concerned about an apparent rise in poaching despite new legislation increasing the powers of conservation enforcement officers and providing new legal protection for a variety of species.
Sister Islands seabird study kicks off
A new project collecting data on the seabirds of the Sister Islands is already yielding some interesting results.
Guy Harvey receives seafarers’ award
Cayman Islands-based conservationist and artist Guy Harvey received the Seafarers’ House International Golden Compass Award on May 21 at a gala dinner in Fort Lauderdale.
Guy Harvey, SeaWorld team up to save sharks
In a new partnership, Guy Harvey is teaming up with SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment to work on raising awareness and doing research on shark conservation.
National Trust social a chance to meet the Council
The Little Cayman District for the National Trust is hosting a social open to existing members and also those interested in finding out more about the Trust’s work.
50 years ago: Fishing and marine conservation
In the Feb. 9, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, Cayman Brac correspondent Lilian Ritch reported: “Dr. and Mrs. C.P. Idyll made a brief visit to the islands a fortnight ago. Dr. Idyll is chairman of the Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute, Miami, member of the faculty of the University of Miami Department of Research and Fisheries and instructor of marine science."
Branson, Harvey urge ocean conservation
British business magnate and philanthropist Sir Richard Branson and marine wildlife artist and conservationist Guy Harvey made an appeal to the audience at the Cayman Alternative Investment Summit on Friday evening to invest in ocean conservation projects.
