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Goodbye to CliffyThursday, October 23, 2014
There’s a longtail named Cliffy exploring the world, thanks to the efforts of a Paget couple
BAMZ Opens Following Hurricane Gonzalo
Monday, October 20, 2014
The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo [BAMZ] remains open following Hurricane Gonzalo’s visit to Bermuda over the weekend, following its midday opening yesterday [Oct 19] as the island worked to repair the damage caused by the storm.
Aquarium and zoo open for visitors
Monday, October 20, 2014
The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo (BAMZ) is open for business — and has been since Sunday, in spite of sustaining some damage over the weekend from Hurricane Gonzalo.
Aquarium gets overdue facelift
Monday, October 13, 2014
BAMZ will be renovating their roof and their tanks to the Aquarium. The building, which was orginally constructed in the 1920's, will be getting an update and makeover in the next six months, to improve the facility. Wildlife from the tanks have been moved to holding tanks outside.
Injured turtle released into wild
Thursday, October 09, 2014
A turtle that had to have its flipper amputated after getting tangled up in fishing line has been released back into the wild.
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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.