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Video – Blue Iguanas
July 13th, 2009Video – Cayman Islands National Museum
July 1st, 2009The Cayman Islands National Museum in George Town was severely damaged by Hurricane Ivan in 2004. It reopened at the end of 2008 after extensive restoration.
Video – National Trust for the Cayman Islands
July 1st, 2009This video explains the work of the National Trust for the Cayman Islands.
It manages a number of sites and attractions in Grand Cayman including:
• Fort George (George Town) – ruins of an 18th century fort
• Governor Michael Gore Bird Sanctuary – 2 acre site with freshwater pond and walkways, over a quarter of all bids species native to the Cayman Islands can be seen here
• Mastic Trail – nature trail
• Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park – Caymanian flora
• Mission House (Bodden Town) – one of Grand Cayman’s oldest houses
• Old Savannah School House – example of a one-room schoolhouse, common in the first half of the 20th century
Video – Skate Cayman summer camp
July 1st, 2009Skate Cayman is a summer camp being at Black Pearl in Grand Cayman, one of the world’s largest skate parks in the world.
The camp commenced on June 8 and will run until August 21 2009. Tutors include Shaun White plus other famous professional skateboarders.
The camp is open to children aged 4 to 18 (4 to 6 year olds must be accompanied by parents). Weekly and daily passes are available and all equipment and refreshments are included.
For more information visit the official website of the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism.
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Video – moray eel attacks parrotfish
June 26th, 2009Video of a spotted moral eel attacking a princess parrotfish. Shot near Turtle Reef, Grand Cayman.
Scooter dive at Lighthouse Point Dive Resort
June 26th, 2009Video of a dive with an underwater scooter at Lighthouse Point Dive Resort, the home of Divetech.
Video – PADI Open Water Diver Course
May 12th, 2009This high definition video shows a young diver completing her PADI Open Water Diver Course with Tortuga Divers (Red Sail Sports).
The film, shot by Peter Foulds of Manta Films, includes great footage of Grand Cayman’s marine life including rays and sea turtles.
Video – Coe Wood Public Beach
May 12th, 2009This government video explains how the Coe Wood Public Beach will be developed over the next few months.
The beach is located in Bodden Town. The enhancements are part of the government’s Go East initiative, a project to spur economic growth beyond George Town, West Bay, and Seven Mile Beach.
Facilities planned include kiosks housing small businesses, toilets, dock, and car parking.
Video – wall dive with Tortuga Divers
May 7th, 2009This video shows a wall dive off the East End of Grand Cayman taken with Tortuga Divers.
Tortuga Divers are based at the Morritt’s Tortuga Club and Resort. They are part of Red Sail Sports, and offer diving, snorkelling and watersports.
The film was made by Peter Foulds of Manta Films.



