21 September 2026 – Grand Cayman The National Conservation Council published a statement today in response to the NCA Amendmenet Bill 2026. The National Conservation Councilis deeply concerned that proposed amendments to the National Conservation Act pose serious and irreversible impacts to the long‑term health of Cayman’s natural environment by weakening the strength of the
Small islands like Little Cayman and Cayman Brac are on the front lines of global biodiversity loss. Having evolved for thousands of years in relative isolation from humans, our islands nurtured unique species, many of which are found nowhere else in the world. For decades, scientists have been studying the delicate ecosystems of islands, recognizing
Our beautiful Cayman Islands have some of the most fascinating and unique native species and habitats in the world. One reason for this is because of how remote we are, hundreds of miles away from continental mainlands, plants and animals developed for thousands of years in isolation before human settlement. Another reason, is because as
The endangered Sister Islands Rock Iguana population has been in steep decline for years, as shown by surveys which started in 2014. In response to calls from the Little Cayman community and evidence of predation on young iguanas, the Department of Environment began controlling feral cats in 2022, supported by a Darwin+ grant through Biodiversity