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CCMI’s vision is a world with vibrant oceans and healthy coral reefs.

We will make this vision a reality by undertaking cutting edge, impactful research and transforming this research into conservation and education initiatives which will serve to bridge the gap between knowledge and action.

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CCMI Response to Proposed Amendments to the Cayman Islands National Conservation Act

CCMI has officially responded to the Government of the Cayman Islands Public Consultation on proposed changes in the National Conservation…

Reef Lecture: Exploring offshore seamounts throughout the Cayman Islands

CCMI is pleased to announce its first Grand Cayman Reef Lecture for 2025 as part of the annual Healthy Reefs…

Register now for the 2025 Reefs Go Live season

CCMI is pleased to once again host Reefs Go Live, a series of interactive broadcasts LIVE from underwater on the…

Grand Cayman Reef Lecture: Impacts of the 2023 marine heatwave and the changing face of Little Cayman coral reefs

The Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) will wrap up the 2024 Reef Lecture series with “Impacts of the 2023 marine…

KNOW YOUR REEF

Coral reefs are vital for a healthy planet, know your reef and help protect our oceans…

22%

of Little Cayman reefs were covered in stony corals in 2016

25%

of all marine species live on a coral reefs

50%

of the world’s population live within 200 kilometers of the shore

65%

of extinctions on islands are caused by invasive species

100%

of the plastic ever manufactured still exists

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