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Fishermen split by reef predator reportThursday, 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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November 30th 2012
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Tour de Turtles Bermuda wins Best Interactive Experience in the 2012 TECHAWARDS!
Last night Bermuda Turtle Project Coordinator Mark Outerbridge collected the award on behalf of the Sea Turtle Conservancy, ACP, BZS and DCS.
Technology Innovative Awards (TECHAWARDS) recognizes inspiring local individuals and companies and celebrates their achievements. The process of selecting candidates relies on the public to submit nominations for whom they feel best displays creative uses and commitment to technology in our everyday lives and there were more than 100 candidates in the various categories.
The nomination attests to the work that Tour de Turtles is doing in the community.
I would like to thank RenaissanceRe for their support of Tour de Turtles and David’s marketing team who created the marketing plan and maintained the website for this event. Congratulations to all involved!
Lynda Johnson
Development Officer
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