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Whale researcher using aerial footageTuesday, May 08, 2018
Whale researcher Andrew Stevenson will use unique aerial footage for a follow-up to his acclaimed documentary Where the Whales Sing.
Parrotfish Checkup
Wednesday, May 02, 2018
When new fish arrive at BAMZ, they must first undergo a minimum of 30 days quarantine in order to diagnose any marine parasites which, if left untreated, can infect the other inhabitants of the aquarium hall tanks.
Sheldon the baby Loggerhead turtle
Tuesday, May 01, 2018
This is Sheldon, a juvenile loggerhead turtle.
A Lucky resident of North Rock
Friday, April 27, 2018
If you have recently visited the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo (BAMZ), you may have noticed two new additions to the North Rock habitat; a green turtle and a rainbow parrot fish.
Aming: Likely The Same Shark Being Seen
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Following the recent shark sightings, local expert Choy Aming said he is “almost positive that the same hammerhead is being spotted repeatedly” and explained that hammerheads “are quite docile and are not really a threat to people” and “noted that this may be the only hammerhead you see in Bermuda in your life.”
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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 Raymond Hainey
Published Jun 3, 2014 at 8:00 am
World Oceans Day will be marked on Saturday with a free open house at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo.
The BAMZ will join with hundreds of similar institutions around the world to celebrate the seas.
A spokeswoman for the Bermuda Zoological Society (BZS), one of two charities which support the BAMZ, said: “Our desire is to raise awareness about the crucial role the ocean plays in Bermuda’s existence and the increasingly critical need for each of us to help conserve its wonders and resources.”
Doors at BAMZ open at 10am and the day will feature a range of activities, including ocean-themed crafts for youngsters and feeding time for the animals.
The event will also feature the “Get Salty!” breath-holding competition, while BAMZ junior volunteers will chip in with snack concessions, which will also help raise cash for a field trip to Costa Rica.
The spokeswoman added that a wide variety of educational displays from conservation societies, including the Sargasso Sea Alliance, the Ocean Support Foundation, Greenrock, Blue Halo, the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute and the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences and Government departments.
The spokeswoman added: “Guests will be able to learn more about these important organisations and services first hand from people who work in the field.”
The event is timed to coincide with World Oceans Day on Sunday, June 8.