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Marine Ecology Course (MEC)

COURSE COST: CI $410 per student | CI $275 per chaperone

Join CCMI for our engaging three-day Marine Ecology Courses (MEC), specifically designed for primary and secondary schools throughout the Cayman Islands. For our international educational partners, we provide extended programmes that take your students even deeper into the heart of marine science. Email our team through the BOOK NOW button on the page for more information on international school programmes.

The team at CCMI customizes the course content, ensuring it seamlessly integrates with your curriculum while maximizing the educational value of each student’s time with us. The MEC provides students with a rich immersion into the captivating realms of tropical marine biology, ecology, and conservation, offering a window into one of the world’s most breathtaking coral reefs.

An experience at CCMI is not just about imparting knowledge; our programmes are also designed to cultivate respect for our oceans. Our goal is to inspire a transformation in students’ attitudes and behaviours towards the ocean while they enjoy the spectacular beauty of Little Cayman.

The MEC programme is packed with stimulating activities that include snorkelling, species identification, beach cleanups, field trips to the renowned National Trust Booby Pond, guided tours to see the Sister Islands Rock Iguanas, and even hands-on experience with lionfish dissections. Coupled with a variety of interactive classes, the MEC promises to be an educational journey that students will cherish.

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CCMI was very fun, and we did a lot of snorkelling, and we learnt and saw really cool things. I think that every school in the Cayman Islands should do a CCMI trip because it is beneficial to our learning and very fun.

Delaney McTaaggert

Cayman Prep MEC student

It was AMAZING! I loved the snorkelling especially the one at Cumbers. The campfire was really fun as well. The food was delicious. I didn’t want to leave. Thanks, CCMI.

Sivaanaa

St-Ignatius MEC student 2023

I believe that this programme is significant and crucial. We must keep educating our children in every way possible because they are the ones that can start from now to make the biggest positive change and impact. My time at CCMI is always enriching and inspiring. I always learn something new or am reminded of something I’d forgotten and leave with a renewed intention to do my part.

Miss Birch

Cayman Prep Chaperone

A once in a lifetime trip to the most inspiring place on Earth.

Head of Biology

Malvern College

The best school trip I have ever been on in 25 years of teaching.

Giles Hopkirk

Geography Teacher, Malvern College UK School

All CCMI staff, interns, and volunteers who work with minors have been trained and certified through the Cayman Islands Government – Child Protection Unit Training, Second Step: Child Safeguarding Programme and/or Darkness to Light – Child Safeguard Training.

This programme outlines the responsibilities of the Cayman Islands Government and public officials to protect and safeguard children and young people. A Safe Environment Policy helps prevent situations in which children are at an increased risk for abuse because of the physical characteristics of a building. A safe environment is one that increases visibility, ensures adequate supervision and controls access. The Ministry of Education is committed to working with the Department of Education Services (DES) and schools or education institutions to develop welcoming, supportive and inclusive learning environments that promote the well-being of all students and staff. The Ministry of Education wishes to promote a ‘spirit’ of child protection and establish the baseline expectation of supervision of students. The Safe Environment Policy dictates what the responsibilities of staff are in protecting and perpetuating a safe environment for students.

All CCMI staff, interns, and volunteers who work with minors have also been trained and certified in First-Aid, CPR & AED delivery, and water-related emergency management.

For further information on CCMI education staff, interns, or volunteer training please contact our education team: [email protected]