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5 Ways You Can Make An Impact On Earth Day
Earth Day is just around the corner. It is the perfect time to take on a green challenge to commit to simple actions that will make a positive impact. It is easy to become discouraged if we cannot directly see the impact we are making. At the end of the day we all want to contribute to the betterment of our environment and make...
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Ocean Guard: Protecting an Underwater Paradise
People protect what they love, it is that simple. Many of us share an incredible love and respect for our oceans, coral reefs and marine life. “Coral reefs are the largest living structure on the planet, and the only living structure to be visible from space” (IYOR). Coral reefs have been in existence and evolved on earth over the past 200 to 300 million...
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The Brooklyn Pizza & Pasta: Urban Dining
As a bit of a foodie, I love finding great restaurants. One of my favourite places to eat at is The Brooklyn Pizza & Pasta, located at Camana Bay. It is the ultimate urban dining experience in the Cayman Islands. I love pizza just as much as anyone. They have an incredible selection of various pizza options. As someone with food allergies (gluten, dairy...
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Local Artist Kaitlyn Elphinstone: Highlighting the Fragility of our Oceans
Local artist and environmentalist Kaitlyn Elphinstone is using her art as a platform to raise ocean awareness and start a discussion about environmental issues. Some of the important environmental topics Kaitlyn’s artwork touches on are: the importance of coral, the disappearance of our coastlines, and plastic waste polluting our oceans. Her unique artistic style is a beautiful merge between a range of mediums and...
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Get Unplugged and Reconnect with Nature
Earth Hour is tomorrow! A symbolic lights out event, taking place Saturday, 24 March from 8:30pm-9:30pm worldwide. Committing to turning off unnecessary lights for Earth Hour, is a symbolic gesture of uniting in solidarity to raise awareness about climate change and environmental issues. It is the perfect time to get unplugged and reconnect with nature. On that note, here are some eco tips and...
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Ellen Cuylaerts: A Legend in the making
Today, marks International Women’s Day. A day to celebrate the accomplishments of women and to empower others. On Women’s Day I think it is important that we take time to support one another and acknowledge those who each day are doing their part to make a positive impact in the world, support those who are lifting others up, support those who are working hard...
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Love The Ocean: Ambassador for Sage Larock
I am excited to announce, I am proud to be an ambassador for Sage Larock. It was an absolute honor to be asked to join Sage Larock in their mission to help create ocean awareness through sustainable fashion. Growing up surrounded by the ocean has instilled in me a great love and respect for our oceans. I am proud to use my voice to...
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Cayman Islands Coral Watch Programme
On 23rd September 2017, the Cayman Islands Department of Environment (DOE) documented the first reports of a new coral bleaching event in the Cayman Islands. Scientists have been investigating how widespread and intense the bleaching is across all three islands: Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. A particularly striking find was on Andes Reef, north coast of Grand Cayman, where there were sightings...
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SAMUDRA Skin & Sea: Wild about Seaweed & the Ocean
“Samudra means ‘ocean’ in Sanskrit” All roads lead to the ocean; as the name suggests the ocean is the driving force behind Samudra Skin & Sea, their mission, vision and advocacy. Founder Shilpi Chhotray has an extensive background in marine biology, conservation and ocean advocacy. Her love for the ocean and dedication to the betterment of the environment is rooted in her eco-friendly skincare...
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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,...
