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One thousand turn up to help celebrate environmental landmarksThursday, June 09, 2022
About 1,000 people turned out to the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo on Saturday to celebrate World Oceans Day and World Environment Day.
The facility, along with the Bermuda Zoological Society, hosted a free Family Open Day, where they demonstrated their “commitment to ocean conservation”.
David Wingate portrait donated to National Gallery
Thursday, May 12, 2022
A leading conservationist was presented with a portrait of himself in honour of his work.
Ornithologist shows David Wingate helping a fledging Cahow from its nest with two of the seabirds in flight behind him.
A dedication event was held at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo on Saturday.
SailGP preparations underway as Cross Island comes to life
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Sailing fever is now in full swing at the West End ahead of the opening races of SailGP this weekend.
Behind the scenes at Cross Island, headquarters of the Bermuda Grand Prix, the sailing teams and their technical support are immersed in preparations.
BZS Welcomes Youth Climate Summit Participants to Trunk Island
Thursday, May 05, 2022
On Saturday, 30th April, the Bermuda Zoological Society (BZS) invited 6 participants from the Youth Climate Summit, as well as the Youth Climate Initiative Consulting Director - Dr. Rosemarie McMahon, for a morning of planting native trees on Trunk Island, the BZS Living Classroom. Under the careful guidance of Trevor Rawson, the BZS Trunk Island Project Coordinator, the participants were able to plant 30 native and endemic trees - teaching them the importance of placing trees and shrubs in a newly graded and exposed coastal environment.
Warwick Playground Transformed by the BZS Micro Forest Project
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
If you drove along South Shore in Warwick last Saturday morning you may have seen a large group of people planting at Warwick Playground. The Bermuda Zoological Society (BZS) was joined by their Junior Volunteers, members of the BZS Science Club, individuals from the Government of Bermuda’s Department of Parks, employees from the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo and corporate volunteers from RenaissanceRe and Aspen Re to plant the second plot for the BZS Micro Forest Project.
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Written by Don Burgess
Published August 17, 2015
Residents are being urged not to throw debris into the ocean after another sea turtle was found dead recently.
Two swimmers near the channel off of Dockyard recently found a turtle floating dead in the water. The animal had become entangled in fishing line and strangled to death.
At the end of June, four boys—Kaiser Dill, Dajae Doars, Sylas Young and Cory Basden found a dead sea turtle that drowned after getting stuck in a lawn chair.
The boys found the turtle was found off of Harbour Road and alerted The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo. Curator Patrick Talbot responded to their call and had to use a hacksaw to cut the sea turtle loose from the chair.
On average, the BAMZ gets 40 turtles a year who are either injured or dead.
Man is responsible for up to 33% of those turtles in any given year.
Bermuda Turtle Project coordinator Jennifer Gray said: “People need to appreciate the ocean is or back yard and it is home to sea turtles. We tend not to trash our own homes and backyards, why do it to the ocean? If you’re going out in a boat, take a trash bag with you and make sure you bring your trash home.”
She added it is very important for people fishing off of Bermuda’s shores not to leave broken line in the water, which can ensnare not only sea life, but birds as well.
“We see herons and sea birds who get their legs tangled up in it and they die right there, strapped to the rocks.”
Ms. Gray said if anyone does find a dead turtle they should let the Aquarium know.
“There’s still a lot to be learned, even if they’re dead,” she said. “If people come across a dead turtle, even if it’s just a skeleton, they really should try to get it to the Aquarium or call the Aquarium to come pick it up.”
Mr. Talbot gave praise to the four boys who found the turtle and were alert enough to call the Aquarium.
