Topic: Johanna Kohler
Documentary highlights shark monitoring in Cayman
The work of Cayman's shark taggers is the subject of a new documentary, 'Tagged & Tracked', that premiered this week.
Rare glow-in-the-dark kitefin shark spotted in Cayman waters
Researchers on the ‘Deep See Cayman’ project have spotted a rare glow-in-the-dark kitefin shark, the first such sighting of the species locally and in the Caribbean.
Baby Caribbean reef shark found dead
The death of a baby Caribbean reef shark, the second in recent weeks, has prompted a call from the Department of Environment for residents to exercise caution when fishing.
Baby shark found dead in plastic slipper
The death of a one-month-old Caribbean reef shark that was found in a plastic slipper in South Sound has triggered both outrage and distress within the community.
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.
Smile: Sharks on candid camera in deep waters off Cayman
Marine scientists are exploring the depths of the ocean surrounding the Cayman Islands, taking DNA samples and capturing images of the creatures found as deep as 6,000 feet.
Shark deaths a concern for Cayman researchers
Despite becoming a protected species in the territory since the introduction of the National Conservation Law, sharks continue to be targeted.
Baited cameras survey Cayman’s sharks
Researchers are poring over more than 100 hours of footage recorded using baited underwater camera traps as part of a study of the island’s shark populations.
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.
Killed sharks pictured with fins removed
Just days after putting out a warning over illegal shark fishing, the Cayman Islands Department of Environment, received an anonymous tip that the problem may be worse than they thought.
