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Beyond the Reef: Exploring the Underwater Offshore Banks of the Cayman Islands

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The Cayman Islands are renowned for their clear waters and vibrant near shore coral reefs, yet far offshore lie little‑explored underwater banks and deep sea habitats. Over 12 days onboard the RRS James Cook, eight scientists from the Cayman Islands …

Beyond the Reef Caribbean Expedition: Spotlight on The Cayman Islands - Part 2

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In Part 2 of this Q&A, we dive beneath the surface with Kelly Forsythe, Blue Belt Programme Officer for the Cayman islands’ Department of Environment, to learn more about the crew, and how the data generated will be used to support marine management in the future.

Beyond the Reef Caribbean Expedition: Spotlight on The Cayman Islands - Part 1

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In this Q&A, we dive beneath the surface with Kelly Forsythe, Blue Belt Programme Officer for the Cayman islands’ Department of Environment, to explore what makes the Cayman Islands’ marine habitats so distinctive, the challenges they face, and the innovative steps being taken to protect them.

Beyond the Reef Caribbean Expedition: A leg of firsts in Anguilla  

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Group of people wearing navy polo shirts smiling on the bow of a ship with a green floor and blue, sunny skies.

Anguilla is known for its vibrant coastal waters with coral reefs and sandy beaches. But its exclusive economic zone (the area of sea Anguilla is responsible for) is vast. Stretching almost 200 nautical miles north-east of the island, much of it had never been scientifically surveyed. However, 25 scientists and technical officers from Anguilla and …