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A Call to Action: Help Shark Conservation. Adopt a Shark.
As custodians of our stunning coral reefs and charismatic marine life, for over 30 years the Cayman Islands Department of Environment (DOE) has been protecting our island’s precious marine environment by establishing marine parks. Since 2015, the DOE increased marine protection by designating Cayman’s waters as a sharks and rays sanctuary, under the National Conservation Law. In part of DOE’s shark conservation efforts, shark...
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Sharks of the Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands are known for being a popular diving destination in the Caribbean with over 365 dive sites. Some of the main attractions of dive sites in the Cayman Islands include wreck diving at famous shipwrecks such as, the Kittiwake, the Balboa, the Oro Verde as well as our biodiverse reefs. In order to help maintain our status as a diving destination hotspot,...
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Working with Sharks
Ever wondered what it would be like to be a shark researcher for a day? Today’s feature is a Q&A with Johanna Kohler, Shark Project Research Officer at the Cayman Islands Department of Environment. Johanna Kohler is an accomplished Marine Biologist, specializing in shark behavior and ecology, currently based in the Cayman Islands. She has gained valuable experience from both, working and traveling, all...
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10 things you didn’t know about Cayman’s sharks
Today’s feature is a guest post by Johanna Kohler. 1. Little Cayman and Brac escape. Some individuals of our Caribbean reef shark population travel between Grand Cayman, Little Cayman and Cayman Brac. A female Caribbean reef shark which was tagged in 2013 in Grand Cayman traveled regularly to Little Cayman and Cayman Brac over the next 3 years before its tag died in 2015....
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Ghost Nets: Silent Killers of the Ocean
“My work in this underwater photography performance realm is to use my body and my movements as a human canvas for these issues. Because quite simply, ocean conservation is a human issue.” -Christine Ren Christine Ren, is embarking on a new environmental campaign to raise awareness about “Ghost Nets” silent killers of the ocean. Ren is combining her background in dance with underwater photography...
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World Oceans Day 2017
The ocean is the heart of our planet and it is our life-support system. Oceans provide over 50% of the world’s oxygen, so it is vital that we maintain a healthy ocean. We depend on the ocean for our survival. Coral reefs are home to 25% of marine life. Coral reefs are often viewed as the rainforest of the sea and have intrinsic value....
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One Man’s Trash, Is Another’s Recycled Art
Marc Laurenson, local artist and cofounder of Stoak’d Cayman, is starting a new art movement in the Cayman Islands. He is bridging his passion for art with conservation. Specifically, he is repurposing materials that would have otherwise ended up in the landfill or recycle bins (depending on the product) into his canvas and transforming trash into bold artwork. One of his pieces in his...
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Blue Iguanas: A National Treasure
Photo Credit: Fred Burton The Blue Iguana is endemic to Grand Cayman. Currently, there is approximately 1,000 Blue Iguanas in the wild. The Blue Iguana Recovery Program has been dedicated to the conservation of these beautiful creatures since 1990. The staff and their team of volunteers do an incredible job protecting the Blue Iguanas and ensuring their conservation. The recovery program has been successful...
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For The Love Of Animals: Ian Somerhalder Foundation Medical Emergency Grants
Photo Credit: Ian Somerhalder Foundation A truly heartwarming initiative was started by the Ian Somerhalder Foundation (ISF) to aid in the rescue and rehabilitation of animals that have heartbreaking stories of being abused, neglected or suffered a traumatic injury. These animals are deserving and in need of a second chance. ISF created their Medical Emergency Program to extend compassion to these animals and...
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The Cayman Islands: A Haven for Sharks & Rays
Photo Credit: Ellen Cuylaerts The Cayman Islands has built its name and reputation primarily on being a renowned diving destination. Pioneers in our local diving community over the last few decades contributed to building our diving industry into the premier operation that it is today. They recognized the exquisite beauty our underwater landscape had to offer and have since then made it accessible for...
