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Apr/07/2008 - LCCI1 ICON/CREWS Field Log Construction of the CCMI-NOAA ICON Monitoring Station has begun with the installation of the base plate and pins. More work still needs to be done but we expect to be online later this year. Check out the work done so far [more...] |
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Apr/2008 - Art Auction To Benefit CCMI Artist Scott Goldy was commissioned by CCMI to create an underwater montage of the reefs behind the Little Cayman Research Center. Beginning April 1st, this beautiful work and other art will be auctioned to benefit CCMI [more...] |
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Mar/2008 - OK coral Off Little Cayman, deep water and cooler temperatures have prevented the bleaching that has devastated reefs elsewhere. Tim Ecott rates it among his favorite dives [more...] |
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 [TBA] (I) Jul 12-Aug 03 (II) |
Summer Internships in Ecology & Conservation Session I: Coral Reef Ecology Session II: Tropical Marine Conservation CCMI's summer internships in coral reef ecology and marine conservation for undergraduates, graduates or professionals. Course credit offered through Rutgers University's Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences. |
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 Aug 15-22 |
Caribbean Sea Camp-Tropical Marine Bio & Conservation Our 9th Annual Caribbean Sea Camp program for advanced high school students (14-18 years old). Sea kayak, dive, snorkel, bike, hike, and learn about tropical marine biology and conservation. The best summer ever! |
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DIVE WITH A RESEARCHER PROGRAMS (2008)
 Jun 25-Jul 02 |
Function of Fluorescent Proteins in Corals* This Dive With A Researcher (DWAR) project aims to better understand fluorescent protein function and origin on coral reefs. As part of this expedition, volunteers will test several of these theories as well as isolate additional proteins from reef inhabitants to be employed for biomedical research. |
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 Jun 25-Jul 02 |
Deep Dive Down Cayman's Wall* This Dive With A Researcher (DWAR) project will explore the tropical communities occuring at the deepest extent of coral reefs (~400 ft) in the Caribbean using Deep See Cayman's Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) "Little Tyche". We will also explore the Bloody Bay Wall to nearly 2000 ft. |
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 Aug 02-08 |
Searching for Lobsters** This Dive With A Researcher (DWAR) project will conduct an initial assessment of lobster populations around Little Cayman. This will provide an important baseline to understanding the health of the lobster population and, indirectly, the ways in which we can protect this population. |
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 Aug 02-08 |
Search for Invasive Species** This Dive With A Researcher (DWAR) project will search for and record baseline data about invasive species (e.g. lionfish) on Little Cayman reefs and examine the impact of the Mat Tunicate on native coral species. |
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 Aug 09-15 |
Herbivorous Fish & Reef Resiliency This Dive With A Researcher (DWAR) project will investigate some key players in reef resiliency (mainly parrotfish) and see whether they alone are enough to prevent reefs from algae dominance. This is a critical piece of the puzzle in understanding how reefs function. |
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