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First Longtail release of the yearFriday, June 01, 2018
In the early morning of Monday, 28th May, Roma Hayward, Animal Care and Quarantine Officer, released our first rehabilitated longtail of the season.
Plein Air Society paints on Trunk Island
Friday, June 01, 2018
After meeting Dr. Ian Walker at a Bermuda Tourism Authority event, Rhona Emmerson was able to arrange for her group of artists - the Plein Air Society - to take a trip out to Trunk Island for a morning of painting on Sunday, 22nd April.
MSA students hold Toad-ally Terrific event
Thursday, May 24, 2018
Pupils from a convent school are helping Bermuda’s struggling toad population.
Video: Bridget The Sea Turtle’s Rehabilitation
Saturday, May 19, 2018
The Bermuda Tourism Authority has released a video highlighting the successful rehabilitation of a sea turtle named ‘Bridget’, with the video also providing tips on how to help if you find an injured turtle.
Endangered predators may lead to erosion of reefs
Thursday, May 17, 2018
Major marine predators including groupers and snappers are endangered, a scientist has warned.
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Sara Lagan, Sub-editor/Writer
Wednesday, June 18, 2014 7:40 AM
Reef Watch participants count the corals. *File photo
Islanders are being invited to become citizen scientists while helping to protect Bermuda’s reef system at the second annual Reef Watch event.
The Bermuda Zoological Society, with the support of lead sponsor Hiscox, will host the underwater reef mapping event and fundraiser on Saturday, June 28.
Led by scientist Thad Murdoch, Reef Watch is a community environmental monitoring project that examines the health of Bermuda’s coral reef systems.
Each participant is given the necessary training to learn how to survey reefs, taking into account fish stocks and coral coverage. The data they collect on the day will then be collated and used in the ongoing assessment of the state of Bermuda’s reef system. Participants are expected to work together in teams of four during the event.
In addition to the data collected, participants have the opportunity to help raise funds for the ongoing protection and conservation of Bermuda’s coral reefs. Last year, more than $21,000 was raised through the event.
Each team is encouraged to raise at least $500 in pledges from family and friends, and through corporate matching.
There will be prizes including a grand prize for the team that raises the most on the day.
One of the few healthy coral reef systems remaining worldwide, Bermuda’s reefs are fragile and need our help. REEF Watch provides snorkelers with the necessary skills to gather valuable information, which contributes to a growing body of information being used to better manage our coral reefs.
To register your team/boat go to crowdrise.com/reefwatch. Set up a team by clicking on ‘Set up your fundraiser’. Invite people to support your team by clicking on’Donate to a fundraiser’ (registration pledge forms can also be downloaded from bzs.bm) For more information e-mail development.bzs@gov.bm