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CENTRAL CARIBBEAN MARINE INSTITUTE

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 offers more than 50 programme scholarships for Caymanian students in 2023

Little Cayman, Cayman Islands; 15 March 2023 – The Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) has released information about scholarships for…

The Coral Fund launched by CCMI Royal Patron, His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex

On 21st February 2023, His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex visited the Central Caribbean Marine Institute’s (CCMI) Little Cayman…

CCMI Hosts Free Webinar 9 March 2023

Join CCMI for this informative webinar: Operating in the face of global hazards – risk and operations in a post…

Order holiday cards and ornaments to support CCMI

The Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) is now taking advance orders for holiday cards and locally made wooden ornaments for…

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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