Apophis asteroid: Large space rock flies past Earth
By Rebecca MorelleScience reporter, BBC World Service A 300m-wide asteroid is making a close pass to the Earth. Apophis – named after the Egyptian demon of destruction and darkness – has been put on a watch list by scientists. They…
Ocean Acidification
Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) researcher and Ph.D. student Emma Camp describes Ocean Acidification and some of its potential impacts on calcifying marine life. This research focuses on Ocean Acidification so here is some information on the topic: What is…
Don’t Throw Those Wine Corks Away, Upcycle Them!
From Dave Chameides Care2 You like to drink the occasional bottle of vino, and if you are like my wife as opposed to me, you like the stuff that comes in a glass bottle rather than a can. (I kid,…
Coralphile
Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) officially kicks off their field season with a snorkel trip to Mary’s Bay, located on the NE side of Little Cayman, to do a preliminary search for juvenile Nassau groupers. My name is Katie, and…
Diving adventures in the Cayman Islands
Some of the best diving in the hemisphere is a short plane ride away in the laid-back Cayman Islands. According to The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism there are about 40 dive operations and almost 360 mooring-marked dive sites scattered throughout…
More ice tales
A History of Ice Falls Mysterious ice falls have been reported in many parts of the world for centuries – many before the invention of flying machines. Here are some of the most extraordinary examples of documented ice falls:…
Amazing photo of ice balls on a Scottish beach
This photograph was taken by a friend.a few years ago when I was in Scotland. We were in Dundee, Scotland and it was very cold. Ten degrees below freezing! You can see just how cold by the balls of ice…
Superstorm Sandy and the importance of polar orbiting satellites in forecasting fore
by: Dr. Jeff Masters, Weather Underground On the 23rd of October, the 18th named storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, Tropical Storm Sandy, was born in the Central Caribbean. As is common for late-season storms in the Caribbean, Sandy…
Wildlife Explorer’s Guide to the Caymans published
The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism is offering visitors to the western Caribbean a guide to the wildlife experiences on offer. Penned by wildlife journalist James Fair, the 16-page book features tips from the islands’ top experts and guides, including…
Transocean agrees to pay $1.4bn oil spill fine
Transocean, which owned the Deepwater Horizon oil rig, has agreed to a settlement with the US government. The Swiss-based company will pay $400m (£248m) in criminal penalties and a $1bn civil fine after pleading guilty to violating the Clean Water…
