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Bermuda hailed for turtle conservation roleSaturday, April 23, 2016
Green turtles have been removed from the endangered species list in Florida, with a researcher saying Bermuda played an important role.
College Class Visits Trunk Island ‘Classroom’
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
The Bermuda College’s Introduction to Biology students were given the special treat of having a ‘hands-on’ class on Trunk Island, the Bermuda Zoological Society’s “Living Classroom”.
Author Mykkal to share butterfly photos
Saturday, April 16, 2016
Author Ras Mykkal will be sharing his spectacular collection of butterfly photographs when he talks at the latest Bermuda Zoological Society lecture next week.
Stitches removed from loggerhead turtle
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
A loggerhead turtle that underwent life-saving surgery to have a rusting hook removed from her throat could be released to the wild later this spring.
Photos: Injured Turtle Has Stitches Removed
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Daisy — the loggerhead turtle that has been residing at the Bermuda Museum, Aquarium & Zoo since she underwent life-saving surgery to remove a rusting hook in her throat three months ago — has had her stitches removed and it is hoped she can be released back into the wild in late spring/early summer.
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Sarah Lagan, Sub-editor/Writer
Wednesday, July 09, 2014 7:40 AM
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.
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.”