FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Illegal Coral Nursery Found at Smith Cove 22 June 2026 – On June 1, 2026, the Department of Environment (DoE) identified 70 + fragments of Staghorn coral (Acropora cervicornis) in a coral nursery that had been set up at Smith Cove without the necessary National Conservation Council (NCC) permit permission. The structure
Feeding sharks and turtles in the wild has devastating impacts. Feeding marine life is a tempting way to get closer to nature, especially when Cayman’s clear waters and abundant marine life make close encounters feel effortless. But offering food to any wildlife can have devastating impacts to animals, habitats, humans and the delicate balance of
When people think about parrots, usually bright, loud and relatively big birds spring to mind. Cayman Parrots do not disappoint. Adorned with iridescent green feathers, red cheeks, and brilliant blue wing feathers, their personalities are as vibrant as they are loud. Mating for life in permanent bonds, our parrots’ language and social lives are complex
The Cayman Islands is revered around the globe for our pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, and the scientific significance of many conservation success stories. Our science-based management and recovery efforts means that the Cayman Islands have the largest remaining active Nassau grouper spawning aggregation site in the region, an increasing nesting population of
A male suspect was arrested last Monday after a Department of Environment Conservation Officer found him in possession of 70 conch which had been poached from the Marine Protected Area in Barkers, West Bay. The suspect will also be charged with assault of an officer after he threw a large rock at the DoE Officer
On Wednesday 22nd January, DoE Conservation Officers responded to a report which resulted in them recovering a green sea turtle that had been illegally captured and removed from the water. A report was received about a suspicious vessel in South Sound. The suspects had taken their boat out of the water with the turtle onboard