World Population Day:  Calling Attention to Urgent Global Issues

World Population Day was established by the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme in 1989 as a way to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues. It was an outgrowth of the interest generated by the Day of Five Billion, which was observed on 11 July 1987.

Each year UNFPA selects a different theme to rally around. World Population Day 2010, Everyone Counts, will underscore the importance of data for development. It will foster an understanding of why reliable, disaggregated data is so crucial to progress and encourage people to participate in the census and other data collection efforts.

People around the world observe World Population Day in different ways. Many UNFPA Country Offices and other institutions mark the day with celebrations, poster or essay contests, sports events concerts or other activities to bring attention to population issues.

Here are some examples of past observances. Follow this link to find out more about how they were commemorated.

Mangrove tours and Sea is for Science summer camp

Sea Elements on Grand Cayman is extending a special offer for our Mangrove Boat or Mangrove Snorkel Tour this summer, $20 and $30 respectively, half price for children under 12. They have special rates for groups as well.

Mangroves serve as an important line of defense against storms and hurricanes. This special forest also provides shelter for an incredible variety of land and marine animals. Called ‘the nursery of the reef’, the mangroves are the breeding grounds for all kinds of marine life – from baby barracuda and snapper to crabs climbing among its tangles roots.

Along the way, you can pet a jellyfish in the touch tank! The boat tour is suitable for all ages.

They also have space still available in their Sea is for Science summer camps. Snorkel or SCUBA diving, ages 8 to 14 with topics ranging from marine conservation to underwater photography! Check out their website for more information:  www.caymanseaelement.com or call Marnie Laing at Sea Elements, Marine Education Programs:  1-345-925-2183.

Sea Elements is located at the Lobster Pot Dive Center in George Town.

National Trust for the Cayman Islands:

Keep up with ongoing events at:

http://www.nationaltrust.org.ky/calendar.html