The idea of having an app for the Department of Environment was born years ago and finally after a long journey it is finally here! Now everyone can get educated on the rules and regulations, the do's and don'ts, the lets get some lobster but no way jose it's not lobster season... the tell all app for the waters of the Cayman Islands.
It is available for iphone, ipad and android and is the link and all the relevant info:
The DoE is responsible for so much around the island, from enforcing rules to education, all for the cause of protecting the natural environment which is critical for the island nation's tourism, as well as part of the long standing local sea faring culture. The photos and links below are just some of the things the DoE is responsible for and this app will help everyone to understand the catch limits, allocated usage zones, catch seasons, and what to eat and what not to eat all at a quick glance. The app is not only user friendly it is highly effective for everyone to learn the rules, practice them ad be able to help enforce them in an everyday kind of way.
There are so many different zones for marine parks, dive sites, swimming areas, wildlife interaction, replenishment, fishing etc., now you can see for yourself where you can be legally fishing, happily diving, safely swimming or peacefully kissing and petting stingrays.
For more info on Cayman's Marine Parks check out our past post "Marine Parks: Keeping Cayman's Reefs Alive and Healthy"
The DoE also is in charge of enforcing and monitoring the invasive lionfish issue on the island and helps to sponsor the culling tournaments that happen every few months, always resulting in some delicious eats!
Check out more info from our past post "Whats the Story with the Lionfish?"
Fishing, lobstering and conching are all favorite and delicious past times of all islanders and "taking" responsibly is so important. The new DoE app will tell you exactly what, when and where you can collect these delectable island treats so that their populations can stay at healthy numbers, the animals can have time to regenerate and no creature will be depleted with overfishing.
For more info on grouper check out our past post "Cayman's Grouper need our help, here's why..."
One last thank you to the DoE for their hard work and making it easy for us to know how to better manage, practice and respect the Cayman waters we all love and adore.
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