Recent News

Fishermen split by reef predator report
Thursday, May 11, 2017

The surest way to secure Bermuda’s reef fishing industry is to impose further restrictions and a ban on the sale of certain species according to lifelong fisherman Alan Card.


Rescue plan could stress out turtles
Wednesday, May 10, 2017

A plan to relocate sea turtles in advance of the America’s Cup has sparked concerns from environmentalists about the impact on the animals’ health.


Greenrock On Relocation Plan For Sea Turtles
Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Greenrock was surprised by the announcement to capture and relocate sea turtles from the Great Sound for May and June, it is certainly an interesting initiative, and one that raises some questions for consideration,” Greenrock Executive Director Jonathan Starling said.


Great Sound turtles ‘moving home’ for Cup
Monday, May 08, 2017

Sea turtles are being temporarily relocated from the Great Sound to keep them out of harm’s way during the America’s Cup.


Sea Turtles Being ‘Temporarily Relocated’
Sunday, May 07, 2017

[Updated] In “anticipation of intense boating activity in the Great Sound,” the America’s Cup Bermuda is “coordinating a temporary sea turtle relocation project,” in which “sea turtles will be netted based on methods used successfully for turtle tagging operations and temporarily relocated inside a purpose-built ocean enclosure” near the Aquarium in Flatts.



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Morning walk about at the Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo
Royal Gazette
Thursday, January 16, 2014

Thursday, January 16th, 2014
Photos by Akil Simmons

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Morning walk about at the Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo: Lemurs are primates found only on the African island of Madagascar and some tiny neighboring islands. Because of its geographic isolation, Madagascar is home to many amazing animals found nowhere else on the Earth.

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Good morning: The Green Moray and Hog Fish are 2 out of 200 species of fish and delicate marine invertebrates that are showcased at the Bermua Aquarium Museum and Zoo.

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Watching: Cockatiel parrots regularly live for 12 to 20 years and some have been reported to live for up to 30 years. Cockatiel parrots are members of the Cockatoo family

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Breakfast: Growing to a carapace length of up to 16 inches and weighing up to 35 pounds, the Radiated Tortoise is considered to be one of the world's most beautiful tortoises.

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Time for a nap (right): Compared to humans, giant tortoises might deserve to be called 'lazy', spending an average of 16 hours a day resting. Their activity level is driven by ambient temperature and food availability.