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hello,
i was just wondering if turtle farming is an important agricultural aspect of the Cayman Islands? i am doing an assignment on it at the moment, thank you
eloise
Eloise
I wouldn't say that it is an "important agricultural aspect", but the turtle is certainly key to the islands. It features on teh Island's crest (see my page on National Symbols) and also features in many logos of local companies.
Grand Cayman has the world's only commercial turtle farm (http://www.turtle.ky), and it is one of the top tourism attractions on this island. Caymanians that have a permit are allowed to catch turtles for their meat (a number of local restaurante serve turtle dishes).
Hope this helps!
Robert
http://www.gotocayman.com
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Robert Clark
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As I have relatives on the island that I visit regularly, I have good knowledge of the island from both a tourist and a residents point of view.
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My Cayman FAQ includes information on the following topics:
Weather/Hurricane information,
Immigration entry requirements,
Customs regulations,
Employment/jobs/residency in Cayman,
Getting married in Cayman,
Importing food into Cayman,
Golf,
Legal age to...,
Bringing cats and dogs into Cayman,
Internet access,
Car rental,
Public transport,
Electricity/Water/Telephone systems,
Nightlife,
Currency/Money
and Cayman for Cruise Ship passengers
If you can't find your answer there, please feel free to e-mail me your question at robertsclark@yahoo.com
Enjoy!
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