The Cayman Islands are low-lying coral islands formed primarily from calcium carbonate deposits produced by marine organisms. Our coral reefs are the foundation of our islands, which are situated atop an ancient underwater mountain range known as the Cayman Ridge with steep underwater walls thousands of feet deep. Our reefs are essential components of large
The National Conservation Council will hold their next General Meeting on Wednesday September 17th at 1pm. The public are invited watch the meeting by live stream on the @CaymanIslandsGovernmentYouTube & cable channels and the @DoECayman Facebook page. The complete Agenda may be downloaded at:https://conservation.ky/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-09-17-NCC-GM-Agenda-Documents.pdf Comments may be submitted to conservationcouncil@gov.ky.
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
Photo credit Laura Brind (© Laura Brind) The DoE shark research team resumed fieldwork in July 2025 to tag Caribbean reef and blacktip sharks with satellite tags. This effort builds on last year’s data collected by satellite tags deployed on these sharks which revealed new behaviour patterns leaving the research team, led by Dr Johanna
Cayman’s Bats and the Science Behind Their Survival Authors: Simone Williams, Vaughn Bodden, Soleil Parkinson, Sam Dakers, Darcelle James, Josh Weaver, Maggie McLean & Frederic Burton As dusk settles over the Cayman Islands, winged guardians take flight. Bats emerge from caves, tree hollows, hidden branches and bat houses, to deliver critical ecological services. Each night,
Calling all Cayman creatives! As part of the Blue Belt Programme, our very own Department of Environment scientists are embarking on a journey onboard the R.S.S. James Cook throughout the Caribbean Sea in January 2026 to uncover the secrets of the deep. To include you in the adventure, we’re hosting a T-Shirt design competition! Whether
The Cayman Islands’ official sea turtle nesting season is 1 May – 30 November. Sea turtles are a vital part of our marine ecosystem and are protected at all times under the National Conservation Act. Whether you’re on the beach, in the water, residing or visiting a coastal property, your actions can make a real
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
A National Conservation Council Special General Meeting will be held next Monday 2nd June 2025 at 3:15pm. The public are invited to watch the meeting live stream or recording on https://www.youtube.com/CaymanIslandsDoE. The complete Agenda may be downloaded here. Questions or comments to the Council may be submitted to ConservationCouncil@gov.ky until Friday May 30th.
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority (CIAA) invites the public to participate in the consultation process for three major projects outlined in the 2041 Airports Master Plan, each requiring an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) under the provisions of the National Conservation Act (2013). This initiative sets the foundation for the long-term, sustainable development of Owen Roberts