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Colourful Madagascar reptiles hatch in BermudaThursday, May 22, 2014
Two newly-born colourful lizards that are a threatened species due to the reptile trade are settling into their new home at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo (BAMZ).
Bermudian to play a role in ocean plastics research mission
Monday, May 19, 2014
Marine research crews aboard the Sea Dragon, a 72ft expedition ship, departed Bermuda on Saturday for an eight-day voyage into the Sargasso Sea hoping to learn more about how plastics are distributed throughout ocean depths.
No evidence pesticides are killing Island’s toads
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Vehicle emissions and other pollutants are partly to blame for falling amphibian numbers in Bermuda, according to an expert.
Reefs in fairly good condition, but report highlights some concerns
Monday, May 12, 2014
Bermuda Zoological Society (BZS) has officially presented its 2013 Reef Watch report to Government, containing data recently gathered on the health of the Island’s reefs.
BZS Reef Watch Report Presented To Ministers
Thursday, May 08, 2014
The Bermuda Zoological Society has officially presented the 2013 Reef Watch Report to Trevor Moniz, Minister for Health & Environment and Patricia Gordon-Pamplin, Minister of Public Works.
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All the latest updates and news from the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum, and Zoo, one of Bermuda's leading visitor attractions!
By Gareth Finighan
Published Jun 9, 2014 at 8:00 am
Children watch a diver during the World Oceans Day Open House at
Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo in Flatt's on Saturday. (Photo by Nicola Muirhead)
The Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo celebrated World Oceans Day on Saturday, by putting on a host of activities highlighting Bermuda’s connection to the sea.
Visitors, who enjoyed free admission to the facility, were able to take part in a ‘Get Salty’ breath-holding competition and ocean-themed crafts, and also learn about ocean resources and the need to conserve them.
A boy looks into a pen at BAMZ's World Oceans
Day Open House. (Photo by Nicola Muirhead)
A number of local organisations took part in the event, including Government’s departments of Conservation Services and Fisheries, BIOS, the Lionfish Task Force, the Sargasso Sea Alliance, the Ocean Support Foundation, Bermuda Ocean Explorers, Greenrock!, 5 Gyres, Blue Halo, Dolphin Quest, BUEI and the Marine Debris Task Force.