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The Caymanian Compass has a good news story that sumarises the salient facts.
http://www.compasscayman.com/caycompass/2010/07/23/Extenstion-delays-conservation-bill/

DoE Marine Research News
In this issue:

DoE diving into the twilight zone (deep reef research)
Identifying sea turtle species and tracks
Manta ray sightings
Upcoming environmental events.

The Department of Environment is hosting a series of public meetings over the next two weeks so that everyone will have a chance to hear about the proposed (draft) National Conservation Law and have any questions they may have answered. Please, read the Law (and the guide if you have any questions) then come to [...]

The National Conservation Law is again open for Public Consultation. Read the Law and the Guide to the Law by clicking on the National Conservation Law button on the upper right. Or read the news reports about the consultation.
GIS: http://www.gov.ky/portal/page?_pageid=1142,4959751&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL
Compass: http://www.compasscayman.com/caycompass/2010/06/17/Public-meetings-on-draft-National-Conservation-Bill/
CNS: http://www.caymannewsservice.com/headline-news/2010/06/17/mixed-signals-environment
To go straight to the Law itself: http://www.doe.ky/laws/national-conservation-law/

A new book about the Grand Cayman Blue Iguana will be available in the Cayman Islands this week, beginning with a launch event on Wednesday 21stApril (see attached flyer for details).
“The Little Blue Book – a short history of the Grand Cayman Blue Iguana” tells the inspiring story of a unique species of iguana that dwelled in Grand Cayman for over 2 [...]

DoE is hosting the  “Our Reefs: Caribbean Connections” traveling exhibit. Visit this colorful display on coral reef conservation at the George Town Public Library during April, Monday-Friday 10 am to 3 pm and Saturday 10 am to 2 pm. Photo: L. Benvenuti.

In this issue (March/April 2010):

Update on Cayman coral bleaching and dive community response
Lionfish invasion, research, and control
Sightings update: whale sharks visiting Cayman
Upcoming events

http://www.doe.ky/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/DoEMarineResearchNewsVol3.pdf

 
On this week’s Environment Break John Bothwell and Sheena Hurlstone discuss the mapping of Cayman’s habitats and how this can make balancing development and conservation easier.

doemarineresearchnewsvol2.pdf
This bimonthly newsletter outlines the work of the Department of Environment Marine Research section. In volume 2 (Jan/Feb 2010):

Cayman shark study
Tangled turtle rescue and lost fishing line campaign
Grouper research 2010
Sightings update – “white whale” in Spotts?
Upcoming environmental events

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The Department of Environment has mapped the habitats of the Cayman Islands in order to better manage natural resources. Learn about it on Environment Break.