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BIOS Scientist To Work With Ocean Tech Project
Friday, August 05, 2016

A global marine research project designed to justify marine protected areas worldwide is set to launch in Bermuda next spring and will include the expertise of BIOS coral reef scientist Gretchen Goodbody-Gringley.


Daisy heads towards the Bahamas
Thursday, August 04, 2016

An endangered turtle rescued by fisherman off North Shore with a rusting hook caught in its trachea has left the island’s waters and is now swimming towards the Bahamas.


Subs exploring local waters
Sunday, July 31, 2016

Bermuda’s deep sea waters are being studied with submersibles by the international Nekton ocean exploration team, as part of Nekton’s XL Catlin Deep Ocean Survey.


Video: Nekton Mission’s First Submersible Dive
Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Nekton’s first deep ocean scientific research mission, which is sponsored by re/insurer XL Catlin and in partnership with the Bermuda Government’s Ministry of the Environment, launched off the coast of Bermuda this week, with the action caught on camera.


Ocean Scientific Research Mission To Launch
Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Nekton’s first deep ocean scientific research mission — sponsored by re/insurer XL Catlin and partnering with the Bermuda Government’s Ministry of the Environment — is preparing to launch off the coast of Bermuda this week.



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All the latest updates and news from the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum, and Zoo, one of Bermuda's leading visitor attractions!

'A visionary with an infectious enthusiasm for life'
Bermuda Sun
Friday, September 28, 2012

9/28/2012 8:00:00 AM
Simon Jones

FRIDAY, SEPT. 28: Tributes from Tim Hasselbring’s close friends and colleagues have poured in from across the island in the wake of his death.

The devoted father and family man succumbed to cancer at the weekend at the age of just 38.

But those who worked with him told the Sun they were determined to see through his environmental vision for the island’s future in his memory.

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Tim Hasselbring worked at Dolphin Quest
for several years after university.

*Photo supplied

Mr Hasselbring and his good friend Jeff Manson helped to start up the Bermuda Shark Project, which has gone on to provide pioneering data about the movements of Tiger Sharks across the Atlantic.

And they also founded the renewable energy firm, Triton, which recently embarked on a major project to see how wave power could be harnessed in Bermuda.

The pair met in 1997 when they worked as divers for Mackie Marine Ltd, and went on to become great pals.

Mr Manson described his friend as a ‘visionary’ with an infectious enthusiasm for life. He said: “Tim had an unfaltering commitment to and appreciation for the natural environment, especially the sea. His insatiable appetite for intellectual curiosity drew him to marine conservation and later to become a founder of the Bermuda Shark Project and Bermuda Wave Energy Project— local projects related to conservation and renewable energy.

“He was a man of outstanding character and integrity with boundless energy and enthusiasm for life, family and Bermuda.

“He will be sadly missed by me, friends, family and the many people who were fortunate to know him.”

Annie Glasspool. Triton’s director of operations, added: “We are more determined now to make sure Tim’s vision for Bermuda becomes a reality.

“He embraced life with a vitality that I have never encountered before. He was innovative, creative and wonderfully big hearted.”

Four years ago Mr Hasselbring joined the Aquarium as the captain of their educational boat, and took hundreds of school children on tours of different parts of the island.

Principal curator, Dr Ian Walker, told the Sun: “Tim was fabulous with the kids.

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As captain of the Aquarium's boat
he taught children to learn sailing sills.

*Photo supplied

“He just had a great way with them; a positivity that was infectious on everyone around him.

“And no one knew the island better than Tim.

“He knew exactly where to take the kids whatever the weather and sea conditions whether it was to see turtles in Bailey’s Bay, head out to North Rock or visit Nonsuch Island.

“He was not only an incredibly good and professional captain he was a real team player.

“He didn’t just see the glass as half full, he saw it as full. I find myself thinking now, ‘how would Tim deal with this?

“He had that natural ability to engage people and get them excited about our environment.”

Jack Ward, the Aquarium’s former director, added: “Tim was always positive and always helpful. He would give you the shirt off his back and he was wise beyond his age.

“He touched so many people in such a short space of time in Bermuda.”

Neil Burnie, who now runs the Bermuda Shark Project with Choy Aming, told the Sun: “His enthusiasm for life and the environment was just infectious.

“And that will be his lasting legacy. He and I would have great times out fishing on the boat and singing Sinatra.

“His drive for conservation and making Bermuda a better place was just incredible.”