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Reduced Fees for Lionfish Culling Certification |
Visiting and local scuba divers alike can now get certified and licensed to help cull the invasive red lionfish. These lionfish have now become a major menace for the Cayman Islands. Cayman dive operators can now teach the PADI Lionfish Tracker Distinctive Specialty course. Upon completion, a local lionfish culling license will be provided. Some Cayman dive operators are now offering reduced course fees to visitors and residents this fall. Currently there are boats running from various dive operators each week to use these new skills.
“Snorkelers can help too as many lionfish can be found in shallow waters just off shore and in the canals in the North Sound. This is prime breeding ground for lobsters, groupers, snappers and more, so removing lionfish from the North Sound can play a huge role in helping to cull the invasion” stated Nancy Easterbrook of Divetech. “They are tasty – a light white fish that needs a little special handling while filleting to remove the venomous spines, but well worth it. Many restaurants are now serving lionfish on a special or full time menu, so ask for lion fish when you are next out to dinner, or try it at home. Not only will this help create a market for the lionfish, but it will have the positive side effect of reducing the demand for the ‘traditional’ eating fish like conch, grouper and snapper, allowing fish stocks to grow and be sustainable.”
Contact your local diver operator for further information.
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Blood Drive on the Brac |
Every year the Cayman Islands joins the international community in recognizing World Blood Donor Day which takes place on June 14th. This year Faith Hospital in Cayman Brac is conducting another donor drive from Sept 19th – Sept 23rd. Anyone interested is invited to give the blood bank a call at 948-2243 ext.124 or visit the Faith Laboratory. The entire process takes about 45 minutes.
Volunteers will be asked to fill out a simple questionnaire to determine if they are able to give blood. Certain restrictions are still in place for persons who have spent time in the United Kingdom due to the risk of transmitting Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, part of the family of diseases which includes Mad Cow.
“On behalf of the H.S.A. I would like to commend Faith Hospital for taking their continued efforts and I would urge as many members of the Brac community to participate and possibly save the life of someone they know and love,” said Lizzette Yearwood, C.E.O – Health Services Authority.
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Caymanian-Style Home in Cayman Brac |
This 2 bedroom/2 bathroom Caymanian style home is for sale on Cayman Brac. It has been completely refurbished and includes a fully screened wraparound porch to spend outside enjoying paradise. The home is situated on a large .70 acre lot offering plenty of privacy. Priced at $425,000 US, please contact your Cayman Brac real estate experts to view this delightful home.
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Cayman Islands Real Estate News Compilation
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