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@msamandasgrade2 Our explorers went on an expedition to the mangroves between CIS and Camana Bay as part of our plant unit. They were guided through the mangroves with Ms. Cathy from The Cayman Islands National Trust, Ms. Cassie from the Mangrove Action Project, and CIS student leaders from Protect Our Future. The children put their conceptual understandings into practice as they identified red, black, and white mangroves. They also learned about the importance of mangrove conservation to the sustainability of our island’s ecosystem. The students worked together to make observations about the mangrove forest including visible human impacts, and the different flora and fauna. Cayman’s Central Mangrove Forest covers 8,500 acres and is the largest remaining continuous mangrove forest in the Caribbean. π±β€οΈ An ocean of gratitude to our community partners @mangroverangersky @nationaltrustcayman @mangroveactionproject @doecayman @protectourfuture.eco

Huge congratulations to @leeannitibbetts for winning miss world Cayman! It is such an honor to be their platform for your pageant journey and we could not be any more proud.
@missworldcayman
#bethechange #protectourfuture #missworld2022

It’s that time again! This Friday, September 23rd, is Youth Global Climate Protest day, inspired by @gretathunberg and @fridaysforfuture . This year, we’ll be meeting at Dairy Queen on North Church Street at 3:00 pm and marching to the Government Administration Buildings to ask our government - where is our proposed plastic ban? Now more than ever, youth voice is incredibly important, so the more climate activists we see, the better! Can’t wait to see everyone there! #pof #protectourfuture #youthvoice #bethechange #environment #sustainability #plasticfreecayman #bansingleuseplastic #savetheworld #conservation #caymanclimateaction #reefsafesunscreen #plasticfree #plasticban #caymangov

Happy sunscreen Sunday!!! Please take the time today to learn about reef-safe sunscreen!
Oxybenzone is a common active ingredient in sunscreens, is known to damage coral reefs, and some countries and US states have banned swimmers from using sunscreens that contain it. Oxybenzone doesn’t not only damage yourself but our coral reefs aswell. This is a reminder to wear reef safe sunscreen! Some good options are EltaMD UV Pure Face and Body Physical Sunscreen SPF 47, and Neutrogena
Sheer Zinc Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
#sunscreensunday #ReefSafeSunscreen #pof #protectourfuture #youthvoice #environment #sustainability #plasticfreecayman #bansingleuseplastics #savetheworld #conservation #caymangov #Sunscreen
#SaveTheReefs #StaySafefromtheSun

Message us if you go to a different school and you’re interested in joining or starting up POF in your school!
Cayman needs all the help we can get for our future!
Protect Our Future isn’t just for CIS students! Come join no matter what school you go to. Meetings take place every Friday from 3:15-4:00 in the high school building’s 3rd floor project workspace.
#pof #protectourfuture #youthvoice #bethechange #environment #friendsfriday #turtlenesting #productivity #sustainability

What do you think of project "ReGen"?
ReGen is the name for the new energy recovery and recycling facilities that form the Cayman Islands Government’s Integrated Solid Waste Management System designed to deliver sustainable waste management and promote the international waste hierarchy (reduce, reuse, recycle, recover, dispose).
Find out more at Regen.ky
#wastewenesday #dump #pof #protectourfuture #youthvoice #bethechange #environment #sustainability #plasticfreecayman #bansingleuseplastics #savetheworld #conservation #caymangov #caymanclimateaction #littlecayman#savecayman #economics #climate #Naturemarkets #NatureCapital #biodiversity #policymaking #youthinvolvement #ourfuture

Its #TurtleTuesday! We’re going to be taking some time to spotlight our turtles and how we can stand with the sea turtles. As always, for more information about these amazing creatures follow our colleagues at @doecayman and keep an eye out for more next week!
#pof #protectourfuture #youthvoice #bethechange #environment #turtletuesday #turtlenesting #productivity #sustainability #plasticfreecayman #turtles #savetheturtles #bansingleuseplastics #savetheworld #conservation #savecayman #economics #climate #NatureCapital #biodiversity #youthinvolvement #ourfuture

Welcome to Mission Blue Mondays!! π π We’ve decided to take a day every week to outline some of the awesome facts about Grand Cayman’s George Town Hope Spot. From its ecological significance to historical importance in the heart of George Town, there’s so much to learn about this fantastic area and how we can protect it, so keep an eye out for more! #missionblue #hopespots #missionbluemondays
#pof #protectourfuture #youthvoice #bethechange #environment #sustainability #plasticfreecayman #bansingleuseplastics #savetheworld #conservation #caymangov #caymanclimateaction #littlecayman #savecayman #economics #climate #biodiversity #policymaking #youthinvolvement #ourfuture

Happy Sunday! here is your reminder to wear reef safe sunscreen!
#ReefSafeSunscreen #pof #protectourfuture #youthvoice #bethechange #environment #sustainability #plasticfreecayman #bansingleuseplastics #savetheworld #conservation #caymangov #Sunscreen
#SaveTheReefs #StaySafefromtheSun

Very productive POF meeting today!
So much youth involvement in environmentalism! There is a lot to look forward to this year.
Here are some pictures of the sunscreen team and Heritage team πππ»
#pof #protectourfuture #youthvoice #bethechange #environment #beachcleanup #worldcleanupday #productivity #sustainability #plasticfreecayman #bansingleuseplastics #savetheworld #conservation #caymanclimateaction #littlecayman #savecayman #economics #climate #Naturemarkets #NatureCapital #biodiversity #youthinvolvement #ourfuture

World clean up day is coming next Saturday (September 17) at Colliers Beach at 8 - 10 AM! Students we know it’s early but please make your best effort to join! Beach cleans up are a great way to get community service hours and meet new people :)
#pof #protectourfuture #youthvoice #bethechange #environment #beachcleanup #worldcleanupday #sustainability #plasticfreecayman #bansingleuseplastics #savetheworld #conservation #caymanclimateaction #littlecayman #savecayman #economics #climate #Naturemarkets #NatureCapital #biodiversity #youthinvolvement #ourfuture

Please check out the articles that where posted this week about our sunscreen campaign!
#media #caymancompass #caymannews
#ReefSafeSunscreen #pof #protectourfuture #youthvoice #bethechange #environment #sustainability #plasticfreecayman #bansingleuseplastics #savetheworld #conservation #caymangov #Sunscreen
#SaveTheReefs #StaySafefromtheSun

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Envirowalk fundraiser! It is such a great cause and POF is very grateful for the environmental awareness it brings. Congratulations to @mangroverangersky for winning the vote!
#misscayman #Envirowalk #pof #protectourfuture #youthvoice #bethechange #environment #sustainability #plasticfreecayman #bansingleuseplastics #savetheworld #conservation #caymangov #caymanclimateaction #littlecayman #savecayman #climate #biodiversity #policymaking #youthinvolvement #ourfuture #UKoffice #captainplanet #mangroves

The importance of protecting our coral reefs from Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease is tremendous. It is vital we all step up to take responsibility and ensure our environment is preserved through sustainable practices. As summer quickly approaches, it is especially important that we, as a community, protect ourselves from the sun by using reef-safe sunscreen.
As Protect Our Future, we strive to better and protect our environment, hoping to leave our world in a better state than we found it. We urge all of you to practice sustainability in your lives continuously. That’s why we have created a challenge we encourage you to participate in. Embrace your creativity by posting a photo or a video using the hashtag, #pofsunscreen, that showcases the environment you are protecting or the nature you are preserving through using reef-safe sunscreen. Challenge a friend, a family member, or a teammate, but most importantly spread awareness and educate yourself and others about the importance of reef-safe sunscreen on our environment.
Our future screams for reef-safe sunscreen!
#pofsunscreen #ReefSafeSunscreen #pof #protectourfuture #youthvoice #bethechange #environment #sustainability #plasticfreecayman #savetheworld #conservation #caymangov #Sunscreen #SaveTheReefs #StaySafefromtheSun

OUR FUTURE SCREAMS FOR REEF-SAFE SUNSCREEN!
Chemicals used in sunscreens have devastated our reefs. The time to act is now.
#ReefSafeSunscreen #pof #protectourfuture #youthvoice #bethechange #environment #sustainability #plasticfreecayman #bansingleuseplastics #savetheworld #conservation #caymangov #Sunscreen
#SaveTheReefs #StaySafefromtheSun

Check out this infographic we created to teach you about the effects of harmful sunscreens!
#ReefSafeSunscreen #pof #protectourfuture #youthvoice #bethechange #environment #sustainability #plasticfreecayman #bansingleuseplastics #savetheworld #conservation #caymangov #Sunscreen
#SaveTheReefs #StaySafefromtheSun

Help protect our reefs by wearing reef safe sunscreen! πͺΈπ§΄ β
Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease is a disease affecting hard corals in the caribbean. It rapidly spreads and has a high mortality rate, causing death to a colony within weeks or months.
#ReefSafeSunscreen #pof #protectourfuture #youthvoice #bethechange #environment #sustainability #plasticfreecayman #bansingleuseplastics #savetheworld #conservation #caymangov #Sunscreen
#SaveTheReefs #StaySafefromtheSun #stoneycoraltissuelossdisease

Stay safe this summer with reef safe sunscreen! Not only will you keep yourself safe from the UV rays, you will also be saving the coral reefs around the island!
Infographic + more information at: https://floridapanhandle.com/blog/reef-safe-sunscreen/
#ReefSafeSunscreen #pof #protectourfuture #youthvoice #bethechange #environment #sustainability #plasticfreecayman #bansingleuseplastics #savetheworld #conservation #caymangov #Sunscreen
#SaveTheReefs #StaySafefromtheSun

Our first youtube video is out! Watch it to find out how to harvest and weave silver thatch palm leaves and why it is so important to out environment, culture, and heritage.
https://youtu.be/knFOolbG_7o
Video Caption:
“As plastic pollution has gotten worse and worse on our island, we saw the need for change. Whilst Cayman is a small country, it is easy to see the
change from the effects of plastic pollution on the beaches and the dump. With the development of Cayman, we have seen the negative impact it has
had on not only our environment but also our heritage. One of our ideas to take another step forward is decreasing the use of plastic bags by introducing reusable bags made of silver thatch
lining and recycled cloth. Thus allowing us to keep our environment clean and our traditions alive.”
#silverthatch #heritage #traditions #reusablebags #pof #protectourfuture #youthvoice #bethechange #environment #sustainability #plasticfreecayman #bansingleuseplastics #savetheworld #conservation #caymangov #caymanclimateaction #littlecayman #savecayman #economics #biodiversity #policymaking #youthinvolvement #ourfuture #UKoffice #captainplanet #reefresearch #projectplanet #beachtoken #worldoceansday #mangroves

The 3rd annual Envirowalk organized by @MissWorldCayman is coming up Sunday June 26th, 6am at Safehaven.
This is a very important awareness and fundraising event that we would like to encourage everyone to attend. ππ
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Registration is online at TicketsPlus.Ky
#misscayman #Envirowalk #pof #protectourfuture #youthvoice #bethechange #environment #sustainability #plasticfreecayman #bansingleuseplastics #savetheworld #conservation #caymangov #caymanclimateaction #littlecayman #savecayman #climate #biodiversity #policymaking #youthinvolvement #ourfuture #UKoffice #captainplanet #mangroves



















