Central Caribbean Marine Institute
About
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) maintains a growing marine research and education facility on Little Cayman, with staff based in the UK and across all three Cayman Islands.
CCMI’s vision is a world with vibrant oceans and healthy coral reefs.
They aim to make this vision a reality by undertaking cutting-edge, impactful research and transforming this work into conservation and education initiatives that help bridge the gap between knowledge and action.
A large part of CCMI’s offering is education within the local community. They offer the following programmes:
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School trips (scholarships available)
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Marine ecology courses (scholarships available)
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Scholarships
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Internships (scholarships available)
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Summer camps (scholarships available)
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Young Environmentalist Leadership Course (scholarships available)
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University programmes
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Reefs Go Live Learning – virtual learning experience (online, free)
Teacher resources (free)
They also offer a wide range of events.