The public consultation period for the proposed Seabird Conservation Plan has been extended through 11 November! The proposed Seabird Conservation Plan is aimed at protecting the nesting habitats for six of Cayman’s most threatened native nesting seabirds. Visit conservation.ky/seabirds to learn more about the Conservation Plan and take the survey to let us know what
Grand Cayman – In a decision released 23 August 2022, the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands confirmed that the National Conservation Act (2013) provides the National Conservation Council (NCC) with the ability to direct government bodies in circumstances where actions could have an adverse effect on protected areas or species. As a result, the
The National Conservation Council wishes to advise the public of the upcoming General Meeting this Wednesday, 23 March, 2022 at 2pm. The public are invited to observe the live stream of the meeting via the ‘DoECayman’ Facebook page and “CaymanIslandsDoE” YouTube channel links below: https://www.facebook.com/DOECaymanhttps://www.youtube.com/CaymanIslandsDoE The complete Agenda with appendices is available for download at
The all-new Cayman DOE app has now been released for Android devices! Simply search for ‘Cayman DoE’ in the Google Play store or use this direct link to download and install.
SCTLD Response Divers Wanted! The DoE needs assistance in coordinating the national response to SCTLD. Deadline: 17 April 2021. Click to download the full notice (Pdf 453Kb) Find application here: https://doe.ky/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/SCTLD-APPLICATION-FORM.doc Send application to: Rebecca.Jordison@gov.ky
The enhanced marine parks are now in force. Download your copy of the new brochure to stay familiar with the Cayman Islands marine conservation rules. https://doe.ky/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Marine-Parks-Brochure-March-18-2021.pdf
STINGRAY FEEDING SUMMARY REPORT #3 and #4 APRIL 20th– MAY 3rd 2020 Following on from the previous Stingray Feeding Summary Reports #1 April 4-8 and #2 April 9- 19 the DoE continues to assume responsibility for the ongoing and regular supplemental feeding and human interaction at the Stingray City Sand Bar. As previously stated
Public Notice National Conservation Council – Adoption of Mangrove Conservation Plan The National Conservation Council, in accordance with section 17 of the National Conservation Law, 2013, has adopted the Species Conservation Plan for Mangroves, conservation.ky/protected-species-conservation-plan/. Email ConservationCouncil@gov.ky with questions. “As the country looks forward to coming out of quarantine, no doubt, with a new sense
Please check here to receive updated progress reports during the 2020 Green Iguana Cull, in addition to other relevant cull information. Reports from the 2018/19 Green Iguana Cull Project may be found at this link: https://doe.ky/green-iguana-cull-updates/ Also, check out this link for a current list of available Green Iguana cullers: https://doe.ky/list-of-available-green-iguana-cullers/ The below numbers represent
12 February – Meagre Bay Pond is one of the Cayman Islands’ oldest protected areas, with no management provisions in place at the present time. This Management Plan seeks to provide an appropriate scale of public access to view birds on the pond and to restore surrounding black mangrove forest and natural patterns of seasonal