Topic: loggerhead turtle
Caybrew’s new release ‘Lagerhead’ supports turtle conservation
The Cayman Islands Brewery – operating under the brand Caybrew – has launched 'Lagerhead', a new premium amber lager and a permanent addition to its core portfolio. The brewery indicated it is "brewed with both flavour and purpose in mind" and that the new beverage supports turtle conservation and protection.
Hotter sea temperatures leading to longer turtle nesting seasons
Marine turtles appear to be responding to hotter sea temperatures amid shifts in climate by beginning their nesting seasons earlier, new research carried out in the Cayman Islands has shown.
Fishermen help rescue trapped loggerhead turtle
Swift action from two fishermen and the Department of Environment Turtle Team led to the rescue of an adult female loggerhead turtle that was found trapped on Tuesday in a man-made groyne, a type of sea barrier.
Brac discovery opens 2024 turtle nesting season
The discovery of a loggerhead nest this week on Cayman Brac has heralded the start of the 2024 turtle nesting season.
Turtle nesting season on track for another record year
Cayman's turtle nesting season looks set for another record-breaking tally as 810 nests across all three islands have already been counted for 2023.
Cayman marks Sea Turtle Week with record start to nesting season
A total of 165 turtle nests have been logged since the start of 2023 nesting season in the Cayman Islands, a record tally for this time of year according to the Department of Environment.
Nesting loggerhead turtle poached on Cayman Brac
The Department of Environment has expressed concern over the poaching of a nesting loggerhead turtle reported on Cayman Brac this week.
Turtle nest relocated from high water mark
A Loggerhead sea turtle nest in risk of being washed away was rescued and relocated after it was found too close to the high water mark.
Record year for loggerhead turtle nests in 2021
Although the overall number of turtle nests declined in 2021, Cayman's loggerheads enjoyed a record-breaking year, more than doubling the nests registered in 2020.
Update: Rare loggerhead hatchlings discovered in Cayman
Three rare leucistic, or pale-coloured, loggerhead hatchlings were discovered by the Department of Environment's turtle team on Tuesday.
Loggerheads break nest record
While Cayman’s loggerhead turtle nesting season ended with a record-breaking 343 nests registered across all three islands, green sea turtles have not fared as well, with the Department of Environment noting a drop in the numbers for that species this year.
Loggerhead hatchlings make daylight debut
The Department of Environment has released unique footage of a dole of eager Loggerhead turtles fighting their way to the surface from their sandy nest and making their trek to the sea in Little Cayman.
Turtle found in net euthanised due to injuries
A juvenile loggerhead turtle found floating in a net off Barkers Beach had to be euthanised because of its injuries, the Department of Environment said Thursday.
