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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

The Marine Parks 25th Anniversary review is now well under way. This year’s field season has (mostly) wrapped up and we’re moving through the analysis phase to the reporting phase. This week’s Environment Break is a teaser of what’s to come in the month of September.  http://www.cayman27.com.ky/2011/08/29/environment-break-marine-park-review-under-way

Its turtle season in Cayman again so turn off your beach lights, keep an eye out for baby turtles (report nesting or hatching to 938-NEST) and if you see someone trying to poach a nesting turtle or its eggs call 9-1-1. Please. http://cayman27.com.ky/2011/08/22/what-you-should-know-about-turtle-nesting

  In case you’ve missed any of the recent television reports about Cayman’s sharks, starting with the new White Tip Lager, then you’ll want to catch up on these interesting shows. Shark Survey – http://cayman27.com.ky/2011/07/11/environment-break-5/ Dolphins in Cayman Waters – http://cayman27.com.ky/2011/07/18/environment-break-sharks-whales-and-dolphins Cayman’s Coastal Sharks – http://cayman27.com.ky/2011/07/21/environment-break-sharks/ Cayman’s Pelagic Sharks – http://cayman27.com.ky/2011/07/25/environment-break-pelagic-sharks Threats to Sharks – [...]

WHITE TIP LAGER LAUNCH SAT 23rd JULY RACKAMS 3.00 till 6.00 FREE FOOD and SAMPLES! 5c from each can sold supports our Sharks and Cetaceans Project COME JOIN US !  

The Government’s technical review team (Environmental Advisory Board) has now completed its review of the draft Environmental Impact Report for the East End Seaport. Please click on the link below for details. EAB Letter RE Draft Env Impact Report for East End Sea Port 15 June 2011

Cayman 27′s Kevin Morales went out on a patrol with a Conversation officer to talk about the poaching problem. http://www.cayman27.com.ky/news/item/9883

We’re Celebrating 25yrs of Marine Parks Tour the work done by the Department of Environment View the children’s poster competition entries Witness the boat christening ceremony for the newest addition to our enforcement fleet. Free admission – refreshments will be served.  Venue: George Town Library Date: Monday 23 May 2011 Time: 4:30-6:30 pm. Exhibition opens [...]

Want to help us name our new boat? Email DoE@gov.ky. (Want to know about our new boat – watch Daybreak: http://www.c27dev.ky/news/item/9721)

There is still time to take part in the Marine Parks Poster Competition if you want – as featured on Daybreak:  http://www.c27dev.ky/news/item/9720