Receive questions from friends, family or random strangers on the new marine parks and wish you knew the latest? Interested in the outcome of the consultation last year (Oct and Nov)? See it for yourself right here!!: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=WlgwCGnNkBE#
Click on maps for larger picture. For background information on why and how the proposals were crafted, please read our Marine Parks Review Booklet and be informed. Although the comment period on the proposals has expired, feedback, opinions and suggestions regarding the marine parks are still gratefully accepted via DoE@gov.ky. A poster or powerpoint
It’s not exactly Schrödinger’s cat but the DoE is researching how ‘observing’ lionfish changes their behaviour. And by ‘observing’ we mean “kill ‘em and grill ‘em”. Check out the DoE Lionfish Page to learn more about these invasive creatures and for a link to the CITA lionfish culling dive schedule. Email us to find out
Please help the Department of Environment plan for the future of our marine parks by filling in this short survey. And thanks to everyone who has already responded!
Click through to the zoomable image for better resolution. Or check out the news reports. http://www.caymannewsservice.com/science-and-nature/2011/09/05/doe-take-marine-park-findings-road http://compasscayman.com/caycompass/2011/09/02/Marine-parks-review-goes-public/ http://www.compasscayman.com/caycompass/2011/09/12/Marine-conservation-consultation-starts/ http://www.ieyenews.com/2011/09/doe-appeal-for-public-input-on-marine-parks/ http://www.caymannewsservice.com/science-and-nature/2011/09/07/marine-parks-are-working Also GIS Spotlight for more information on the Darwin Initiative which is producing this consultation. http://www.gis.ky/services/electronic-media/gis-spotlight/videos/2011/09/5/darwin-initiative-report