This is what Log Book says about Grand Cayman
On the website Adrift Abroad and under a section called Dive Blog Log Book this is what a posting on May 20th 2013 says about Grand Cayman. Strangely, the log seems to give an A-1 rating but the author (not…
Cayman Islands-owned Mangakahia Forest lifts harvest by 60%, sales up 35%
By Tina Morrison, The National Business Review Greenheart NZ Forestry, the Northland forester whose ultimate owner shifted from failed Sino-Forest Corp to a Cayman Islands-based company this year, has lifted its annual harvest by 60 percent and sales by 35…
TS may form Western Caribbean by W/E June 8/9
Rainfall & Storminess Will Only Increase Further Rest Of This Week Across The Western Caribbean; Tropical Storm May Form In The Westernmost Caribbean Next Week With A Track Towards The Florida Peninsula By The Weekend Of June 8th & 9th…
Invasive tree species gets the axe
From The Hindu Foreign tree species which made an entry into Indian forests more than a century ago, have become a serious threat to the movement of wildlife as well as the growth of native plants. Forest officials say among…
NOAA forecasts an above-normal and possibly very active Atlantic hurricane season in 2013
NOAA Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook Atlantic Hurricane Outlook & Seasonal Climate Summary Archive NOAA Press Release 23rd May 2013 The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season outlook is an official product of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center…
Bahamian students participate in shark research expedition
From Bahama islands info NASSAU, Bahamas — From May 7 until June 15, Stony Brook University’s Institute for Ocean Conservation Science School of Marine and Atmospheric Science and the Cape Eleuthera Institute are tracking the movements of three species of…
Ministry of Tourism heightens awareness of the Lionfish
From Bahama islands info SEYMOUR’S, Long Island – The Ministry of Tourism and its partners have come together to further heighten the awareness of the invasive venomous Lionfish in Bahamian waters and steps to eliminate its impact on local species. …
Cayman Island dive operators continue the lionfish battle with PADI course
From Sport Diver Cayman Island Dive Operators are offering a special to help the Cayman Islands ‘manage’ the invasion of the red lionfish, by providing reduced PADI course fees to visitors and residents this fall. With recent approval from the…
Thing that’s happening now
By Megan Garber for The Atlantic, From Mashable It’s prom season — for the planets. Every couple of years, give or take, planets get together in the night sky in such a way that they seem to be aligned with…
Radar Links
The week of Monday, 27 May 2013, GIS Spotlight revisits an important radar project, promotes youth interaction and captures children’s skating action. Meteorological officers aim for accurate prediction when monitoring the elements, especially during inclement weather. However, consistent success depends…