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Micro Forests set to get biggerSaturday, August 27, 2022
More microforests are set to appear around the island as a Bermuda Zoological Society project to plant more trees and shrubs continues to grow.
The BZS Awards Four Students Environmental Science Scholarships
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Four Bermudian students have been awarded a combined $15,000 in educational funds as part of the Bermuda Zoological Society’s (BZS) annual BZS Steinhoff programme. Osei Agyapong, Imogen Peckett, Logan Soares and Naphisa Smith were selected for their academic achievements and their commitment to protecting the environment.
From Block Island to Montauk Through Sharks, Currents and Cramps
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Lori King of Long Island finished a nearly 24-mile trip in 8 hours 39 minutes 45 seconds. Once her swim is certified, King will be recognized as the first person to complete the journey.
Hamilton Lions pump up the cash for local charities
Wednesday, July 06, 2022
Two charities reaped $11,000 each thanks to an enduring fundraiser by Hamilton Lions Club.
The proceeds from the club’s 53rd annual Gas-O-Rama and raffle draw were presented to Vision Bermuda and the Bermuda Zoological Society.
Aspen Plants First Red Mangroves on Trunk Island
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
On Friday 3rd June, employees from Aspen were excited to plant the first young red mangrove trees in their sponsored Coastal Red Mangrove Forest on Trunk Island – the Bermuda Zoological Society’s (BZS) ‘Living Classroom’.
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By Alyssa Brewer
Published Aug 28, 2013 at 8:00 am
The Bermuda Zoological Society is looking for at least six more volunteer teams to participate in Reef Watch on August 31.
Fourteen teams have volunteered so far to participate in the citizen science research project.
Each team, which includes a boat and four snorkellers, will spend the day making observations and collecting data on Bermuda’s reefs. The Reef Watch programme is designed to be an annual “check-up” by volunteers on the health of the reefs.
Each teams is also asked to raise $500. The funds will go towards research and conservation efforts for the reefs.
“This project began as an attempt to address the recent loss of funding support for monitoring the health of our reef system,” BZS President Richard Winchell explained.
“The $500 raised per team entry will go directly to sustain reef monitoring by our scientists and interns, supporting our conservation and education mission,” he added.
Participants will be given training before August 31 to teach them what to look for while collecting data. They will also receive a specially designed slate for recording their findings.
A dinner at Barr’s Bay Park with a special field report and prizes for the top fundraisers will conclude the event.
The lead sponsor, Hiscox, has agreed to support Reef Watch annually.
“The reef protecting Bermuda is the northernmost coral reef system in the world and it’s important we do all we can to preserve it,” said Jeremy Pinchin, Hiscox Bermuda’s CEO.
“We’re proud to be a sponsor of this vital initiative and I’m very pleased to add that quite a few of us from the Hiscox office will be donning our masks and flippers to take part in the project.”
Information about the event and registration forms can be found on the BZS website at www.bzs.bm or by e-mailing development.bzs@gov.bm.