Topic: turtles
Cayman’s turtles celebrated in book by aspiring illustrators
'Shellshock: Saving Cayman's Turtles' explores the story between a grandfather and his granddaughter, Kassie, while highlighting Cayman’s sea turtles and their significance in Cayman history and culture.
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.
DoE issues warning after turtle nest tampering
Recent incidents of turtle nests being tampered with and hatchlings being impeded on their journey to the sea have prompted a strong warning from the Department of Environment.
‘Quiet’ turtle nesting season for Cayman
After two record-breaking years in a row, the number of turtle nests on Cayman beaches looks set to drop this year.
More than 60,000 turtle hatchlings make it to sea so far in 2023
Cayman's turtle nesting season has continued its upward trend hitting another recording breaking figure of 986 nests for 2023 and more than 60,000 hatchlings making it to sea.
New book tells of heroism and hardship on the high seas
It’s taken 24 years, as well as countless hours of research and editing, but ‘A History of Turtlers and Schooners of the Cayman Islands’ is finally hitting the bookshelves.
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.
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.
More than 1,000 turtle hatchlings rescued, released ahead of Ian
The Department of Environment turtle team is assessing the impact of Hurricane Ian on local turtle nests along the shoreline after associated sea surges battered the coastline.
North Side resident teams with DoE in weekend turtle rescue
Saturday morning started out as any other for North Side resident Dean Miller until he found turtle tracks that ended abruptly on the beachfront property he was checking that day.
More than 25 turtle hatchlings lost due to condo lights
Cayman's turtle population suffered a blow last week when a nest of at least 25 hatchlings, misoriented by condo lights, failed to find their way to the sea.
Premier pleads for end to poaching and illegal wildlife trade
Premier Wayne Panton is calling for an end to poaching and for those facilitating the act to cease buying illegally taken wildlife.
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.
Expected increase in sargassum poses threat to nesting turtles
As the all too familiar sargassum blooms wreck havoc on local coastlines the Department of Environment is advising property owners to get permission before commencing any mechanical clearing work on the beach.
DoE warns public against disturbing turtles
The Department of Environment has issued a strong warning against disturbing local turtles after groups of people reportedly interacted with a juvenile green turtle in distress on Seven Mile Beach.
Increased 2021 storm activity, climate change hurting turtle population
Increased storm activity reaching local shores resulted in the loss of just over a quarter of the turtle nests tagged on Cayman's beaches, according to Department of Environment figures.
DOE issues bonfire warning
Three instances of bonfires found close to turtle nests have prompted a warning from the Department of Environment as it raised concerns about the safety of hatchlings.
DOE records first wild green turtle nest of 2020
Department of Environment has recorded its first wild green turtle nest of the 2020 nesting season on Monday along Seven Mile Beach.
Two-headed turtle
Today's editorial cartoon
The poacher
Today's editorial cartoon
Wanted: Volunteers to find turtle tracks
The Department of Environment is seeking volunteers in Bodden Town, Rum Point, North Side and East End to search the beaches for turtle tracks and nests.
Department of Environment reminds public not to poach
The Department of Environment has asked the public to pay close attention to open and closed seasons for a variety of marine species in Cayman’s waters. The seasons have been put in place as a means of ensuring the long-term sustainability of Cayman’s marine resources
Turtle farm restarts release program
In a surprise move, the Cayman Turtle Farm released 15 green sea turtles at Barkers Beach at the weekend, marking the renewal of a program suspended since 2012 after international questions about the animals’ medical fitness.
Enormous recovery for green sea turtles
Green sea turtle nests have registered an enormous recovery on Florida’s Atlantic and Gulf coasts, as well as, according to Cayman’s Department of the Environment, on local beaches.
