Following the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Cayman Islands Government took deliberate action to suppress the virus and preserve lives. However, the need to limit the local economic impact of the pandemic is now also urgent. Although economic diversification will form an important part of this recovery and future resilience, truly sustainable economic recovery
STINGRAY FEEDING SUMMARY REPORT WEEKS #5 – #8. MAY 4th– MAY 31st 2020 Following on from the previous Stingray Feeding Summary Reports #1 April 4-8, #2 April 9- 19 , #3 and #4 20th April – May 3rd, the DoE continues to assume responsibility for the ongoing and regular supplemental feeding and human interaction
STINGRAY FEEDING SUMMARY REPORT #2 APRIL 9th– 19th 2020 Following on from the previous Stingray Feeding Summary Report #1 April 4-8 the DoE continues to assume responsibility for the ongoing and regular supplemental feeding and human interaction at Sand Bar Stingray City. As previously stated the DoE has committed to continue to reinforce the rays
SAND BAR STINGRAY REPORT APRIL 4th– 8th 2020 Sand Bar Stingray Report 4-8 Apr 2020 Background In the immediate aftermath of the closing of international borders and the implementation of the Shelter in Place Regulations and subsequent island wide marine lock down following the COVID-19 global pandemic considerable public interest and concern has arisen with
The Department of Environment would like to remind the public of the National Conservation Law rules that are in place with regards to hook and line fishing from shore or on a boat. There are minimum size restrictions in place which means that only fish longer than eight inches (8” or 20cm) nose-to-tail may be
The Department of Environment would like to remind all residents that during this time we will continue to operate and ensure adherence to our conservation laws and regulations as normal. Department of Environment Conservation Officers continue their regular land and sea patrols and the National Conservation Law remains in effect, despite COVID-19. As always
Effective immediately, the Department of Environment will be closed to the public until further notice for all fishery licencing services. A public service announcement will be made once we are able to resume full walk-in services to the public. Please click below for more information. Contact DoE by telephone (949-8469) or email (DoE@gov.ky) to arrange