CCM I L CRC 2011

Marine Ecology
Sea Camp
THE 2011 EDMUND F. AND VIRGINIA B. BALL CARIBBEAN MARINE
ECOLOGY CAMP IS BEING HELD AT THE LITTLE CAYMAN RESEARCH
CENTRE ON THE 6-13 AUGUST.
CCMI is recruiting applicants ages 14-18 for the experience of a lifetime

“When I was here I learnt LOADS! The bunk

beds were really cool and so was the snorkel-
ling. It was kind of like camping but better! I
learnt about biodiversity, coral bleaching, green
house gases, bycatch and loads of cool stuff.“

I
MAGINE... the crystal clear
Caribbean Sea, unsurpassed
water visibility, waking up with
the turquoise Caribbean Sea at your
doorstep… diving, snorkelling, sea
kayaking, watching sea turtles,
spotted eagle rays, and the myriad
of the coral reef life of the Cayman
Islands...
Join us at the Little Cayman
Research Centre to learn tropical
marine ecology and conservation at
one of the world's most gorgeous
coral reefs. This will be a summer to
remember, forever...
Divers and non-divers are accepted
into the programme. Students learn
marine ecology and conservation
directly from scientists and
graduate students. The
programme is intended for
students who have an interest
and some experience in marine
science.
The course is CCMI's pre-college
study abroad programme and is
held at our Research Centre on
Little Cayman. The camp is both
academic and fun and aims to
improve our children’s appreciation
and understanding of the human
connection to the marine
environment. Through investigating
coral reef communities students
grow to better understand major
conservation issues facing the Earth
today.
Students will discover the wonders
of coral reefs first-hand from experts
working to conserve the diversity of
life inhabiting the ocean. Little
Cayman is also home to the largest
breeding population of Red Footed
Boobies in the Western Hemisphere,
an endemic iguana, and one of the
last spawning aggregations of the
Nassau grouper.
“I would
recommend this
trip to anyone!!”
 “I loved being thrown into a research facility and being
required to conduct my own studies. The friendly staff and
comfortable facilities encouraged learning and have inspired
me to pursue marine ecology. The lovely laid back
atmosphere is unlike anything I have ever experienced. This
has shown me a whole new way of life.”

Marine Park and Little females, laboratories,

Cayman’s history classroom, bath
! Our scientists teach house, dining area,
you about marine and boats.
conservation and why

E
ach day at Sea Camp has
a full schedule with three
great meals and fun
activities to increase a student's
knowledge of the fish, coral, and
other life. By working side-by-
side with scientists and marine
educators, students take part in
ongoing research projects.
DAILY ACTIVITIES
coral reefs are the
rainforests of the sea.
! Learn what it is like to
be a marine scientist
and how you can save
coral reefs.
SCUBA CERTIFICATION
SCUBA certification is NOT
required. Students planning
to dive must arrive already
SCUBA certified.
COST—$2300 (USD)
Includes room, 3
meals a day, pick up
and return to Little
Cayman airport, all
field trips and diving.
TO APPLY:
Send an email stating
your interest to:
ccmiapplications@
reefresearch.org

! SCUBA dive and snorkel with ACCOMODATIONS

The Little Cayman Research Application deadline:
scientists and experienced 31 May
Centre has bunk dorm
instructors
rooms with separate
! Discover Bloody Bay
facilities for males and

“It was one of the best experiences

of my life. I love Little Cayman and
CCMI. The experience I had here
was amazing. I learned many
things about sea grass, coral reefs
and algae.”

info@reefresearch.org
www.reefresearch.org
(345) 948-1094