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Tour de Turtles Race beginsThursday, August 15, 2013
Two juvenile green sea turtles are being tracked by scientists as part of the Tour de Turtles Race on the Rock.
Looking after turtles — Island hosts international course
Thursday, August 15, 2013
The Bermuda Zoological Society is hosting an international course on the biology and conservation of sea turtles.
Dolphin leaves Somerset waters, heads to sea
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
After swimming around super close to shore in Somerset, the dolphin that caused a stir on Monday [Aug 12] has returned to the deeper waters and has not been spotted close to shore since
Warning as children swim with wild dolphin in Somerset (Update)
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
A dolphin that appears to be stranded near Somerset Long Bay has been in the area all day.
Lone dolphin leaves Somerset Long Bay area
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
A dolphin feared stranded in Somerset Long Bay has left the area.
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All the latest updates and news from the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum, and Zoo, one of Bermuda's leading visitor attractions!
August 17, 2015
The beach at Alexandra Battery in St. George’s is currently closed to public use as a turtle nest was discovered yesterday on the beach, and 15 hatchlings have been found.
A spokesperson said, “The Department of Parks wishes to inform the public that the beach at Alexandra Battery, located in St. George’s, is currently closed to public use as a turtle nest was discovered yesterday in the middle of the beach. The beach will be closed until at least Wednesday 19th August 2015.”
“Staff from the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo are currently stationed at the beach to monitor the hatchlings and, along with Parks rangers, will advise anyone who visits the site of the closure.
“Maintenance staff from the Department of Parks have been instructed not to rake the beach until receiving clearance from the Department of Conservation Services.
“The public will be informed when the beach is reopened for use. In total 15 hatchlings have been found – 12 of which have been released to sea.”
Update: The Ministry added that, “Belco also assisted yesterday by turning off a street light which was causing an issue with the hatchlings navigating to the water. Belco sent an emergency crew last evening to insure stray light was avoided. BAMZ would like to thank them for their support.”