Topic: John Bothwell
Sargassum causes mass fish suffocation
The sargassum washing ashore across Cayman is not just creating a smelly and unsightly nuisance, it's also killing fish as it rots along shorelines and in canals.
Multiple rare whitetip sharks recorded in Cayman
A collaborative effort between the Cayman Islands Department of Environment and the Global Ocean Wildlife Analysis team has revealed the critically endangered Oceanic Whitetip Sharks have found sanctuary in Cayman’s waters.
Conservation Council chair McFarlane Conolly dies in snorkeling incident
The Cayman community is mourning the loss of National Conservation Council chairman and Older Persons Council member McFarlene Conolly who passed away on Monday.
CITA boss: Stingray mishandling ‘unacceptable’
A social media video showing a stingray being taken out of the water and placed on top of a couple has prompted an investigation by the Department of Environment.
Late hatching makes 2022 turtle nesting season longest on record
Cayman's 2022 turtle nesting season is now the longest on record after the last official nest of the season hatched on 22 Feb. on Little Cayman.
DoE adds tech approach as local bat count commences
The Department of Environment is turning the spotlight on Cayman's local bat population and is using a technological approach to track the number of the nocturnal animals locally.
Conch divers urged to prevent spreading deadly coral disease
With the official opening of conch and whelk season on 1 Nov., the Department of Environment is advising members of the public heading into the water to take precautions to avoid spreading the deadly stony coral tissue loss disease.
Conch, whelk, lobster and game bird seasons close
The Department of Environment is reminding the public that the season for taking conch, whelk, lobster or game birds is now closed.
Lobster season closes
Cayman’s annual three-month lobster season ended Wednesday, Feb. 28. The closed season runs from March 1 to Nov. 30.
Government: Ensure Caviar is licensed
You will not be eating this delicacy without having the proper documentation. The Department of Environment sent out an advisory Tuesday alerting people that they cannot import caviar to Cayman without arranging for the appropriate CITES permit.
Lobster season opens Friday
The annual three-month lobster season opens on Friday, Dec. 1, and the Department of Environment is reminding the public to familiarize themselves with the catch limits.
Hunting season set to begin for Cayman’s game birds
Hunting season begins soon for Cayman’s game birds. The Department of Environment sent out a notice Tuesday alerting hunters that the blue-winged teal and white-winged dove will soon be on the menu. Hunting for blue-winged teal is prohibited from May through August.
