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Cayman's first sea turtle detection dog, Bell with her owner and trainer Stephanie Gunby. - Photos: Supplied

How a golden retriever is pioneering sea turtle detection in Cayman

An award-winning golden retriever, Bell, is becoming Cayman’s first sea turtle detection dog. The effort is part of a pilot study by the Department...

Researchers aim to protect turtles from climate-change threats

Researchers at the Cayman Islands Department of Environment and the University of Exeter have teamed up on a project on how to protect local turtles from the multiple threats caused by climate change.

DoE ‘surprised’ by late turtle-nesting season find

The discovery of a late turtle nest has increased hope for the team at the Department of Environment that more turtles could visit Cayman's shores before the month's end when the season officially closes.

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