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Photos: Lions Club Gas-O-Rama Fundraiser
Saturday, February 13, 2021

The Hamilton Lions Club, BZS Junior Volunteers and Rubis Terceira North Shore Gas Station are helping to raise money for Vision Bermuda and the Bermuda Zoological Society, with the 52nd annual Gas-O-Rama taking place today [Feb 13] at the gas station in Devonshire.


‘The Hunt’ Was On For Families Over Holiday
Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Over 80 families registered ‘The Hunt’, and those taking part have been able to experience and learn more about their island they thought they knew so well.


Rubis calendars will now be sold
Tuesday, December 08, 2020

After 42 years of being free, the Rubis calendar will now cost $5 each.


Aquarium junior volunteers get chance to complete programme
Thursday, December 03, 2020

Pupils enrolled in a competitive volunteer programme through the Bermuda Zoological Society have been given a second chance to complete it in the wake of Covid-19.


Bermuda Turtle Project Continues Research
Monday, October 15, 2018

The Bermuda Zoological Society in partnership with the Sea Turtle Conservancy completed another research and education programme this year, with the Bermuda Turtle Project committed to the goal of promoting the conservation of marine turtlesthrough research and education.



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Reef Watch survey reveals lack of marine predators
Bermuda Sun
Wednesday, July 09, 2014

Sarah Lagan, Sub-editor/Writer
Wednesday, July 09, 2014 7:40 AM

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Making a change: Volunteers help monitor the coral reefs at the
second annual Reef Watch. *Photo supplied

While Bermuda’s coral reefs are relatively healthy, there are concerns about a lack of fish such as grouper and snapper.

This is one of the conclusions following the recent Reef Watch initiative that recruits citizen scientists to monitor the health of our waters.

Predatory fish keep down numbers of prey fish that can damage the reefs. When the predators are overfished damselfish flourish and damage vast areas of reef.

This was the second annual Reef Watch organized by the Bermuda Zoological Society with the support of main sponsor Hiscox. The initiative aims to help the work of the Bermuda Reef Ecosystem Analysis and Monitoring (BREAM) programme led by Dr Thaddeus Murdoch.

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Making a change: Volunteers help monitor the coral reefs at the
second annual Reef Watch. *Photo supplied

Throughout the day, volunteers worked in teams to survey the reefs around the island documenting coral health and counting different types of marine animal. This year nearly a hundred volunteers took part.

Jeremy Pinchin, Hiscox CEO, said: “In working with BZS last year, Hiscox shared the vision of how we could inspire the citizens of Bermuda to get involved in the protection of Bermuda’s reef systems by collating scientific data and, at the same time, raising funding for the continued research required to ensure a healthy living reef system.

“The Bermuda reef systems are a special, precious and sadly increasingly unique environment of huge ecological and economic value to Bermuda.

“It was a huge privilege for Hiscox to play a small part in this important work and again be the lead sponsor for this wonderful project.”

Aside from the valuable information gathered throughout the day, the event also raised some $24,573 through volunteer fundraising. Team Coral Coast of Coral Coast Clothing raised the most of the teams at $4,203.

Closing out the day’s events, BZS president Richard Winchell stated, “The BZS is grateful to everyone who supported REEF Watch.

“Together, we are all making a difference. By simply observing what we see beneath the surface, and sharing what we see with researchers, we all contribute to a better understanding of our shared marine environment.”