21 September 2026 – Cayman Islands The UK’s Department of Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) has officially submitted Little Cayman’s UNESCO World Heritage Preliminary Assessment document, on behalf of the Cayman Islands marking a major milestone in the island’s journey toward international recognition. Preliminary Assessments are a relatively new part of the UNESCO bid process,
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
The National Conservation Council (NCC) is inviting the public to review and provide comments on the proposal to protect Crown parcels at the north-eastern end of Cayman Brac as the Cayman Brac Lighthouse National Park. The parcels proposed for protection include Crown parcels 111A 73, 111A 72, 111A 4, 111A 3, 111A 71, 111A 70,
The Cayman Islands are home to two of the Caribbean’s most distinctive and culturally cherished birds: the Grand Cayman Parrot (Amazona leucocephala caymanensis) and the Cayman Brac Parrot (Amazona leucocephala hesterna). These parrots are more than national symbols—they are irreplaceable components of the islands’ natural heritage, shaping forest health, supporting biodiversity, and embodying the uniqueness
For the Department of Environment, every day is Earth Day, but this year, the Cayman Islands mark 40 years of Marine Parks. That’s four decades of protecting the sea around us that has shaped our islands’ history, culture, economy, and daily life. This milestone reinforces how long-term conservation is essential to protecting both the natural
Did you know that 8 scientists from the DoE were recently exploring Cayman’s deep sea? They spent 2 weeks aboard the RRS James Cook mapping Cayman’s off shore banks and researching our deep sea enviornment. Now we’re bringing the discoveries to YOUR district through the Beyond the Reef Tour! From April 18th to May 30th
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
20th February, 2026 Unnamed Ridge, Several nautical miles North of Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands It has felt like a long time since I sat down to write to you about the findings from the Expedition – these days I find myself completely engrossed in my role as Cayman Team Lead. The beginning of the Cayman
Lawford’s Bank, Cayman Islands12th February, 2026 This morning at 4:30am (local time) we entered the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the Cayman Islands. The last twelve days have been filled with research and discovery in and around the Turks and Caicos Islands and the results have been nothing short of promising. Too many spiny lobster
The Cayman Islands Department of Environment (DoE) is excited to launch a major new project that will help us better understand and protect the natural habitats that make our islands so special. With support from the UK Government’s Darwin Plus programme, the project – Building Capacity for Habitat Mapping and Condition Monitoring began in October