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Video: Shark Makes ‘Visit’ To Shelly Bay BeachMonday, June 04, 2018
Yet another video of a shark has gone viral, this time with footage appearing to show the shark coming in close to shore at Shelly Bay Beach.
Say no to Plastics
Friday, June 01, 2018
Today, June 8th, is World Oceans Day, and the theme for this year is the prevention of plastic pollution to encourage healthy oceans. On World Oceans Day, people around our blue planet celebrate and honour the ocean, which connects us all.
Kids donate birthday money to BZS
Friday, June 01, 2018
Instead of spending their birthday money on video games or the latest dolls, on Monday 14th May 11-year-old Oliver "Olly" Cherry and 8-year-old twins Hayleigh and April Cherry presented Dr. Ian Walker, curator of the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo, with a donation of their birthday money to be put towards the Bermuda Zoological Society's education programmes.
Choy goes to “Raw” at the Florida Aquarium
Friday, June 01, 2018
Last month BAMZ Aquarist, Choy Aming, was able to attend the Regional Aquatics Workshop - RAW - at the Florida Aquarium in Tampa, thanks to the funding from the Bermuda Zoological Society. The workshop took place from 14th-18th May, and according to Choy it was an intensive 5 days.
MSA students raise money for the BZS Amphibian Project
Friday, June 01, 2018
On Wednesday, 28th March the students of the two Mount Saint Agnes' grade 3 classes held their "TOAD-ally Terrific tag sale", a fundraising event for the Amphibian Project which is supported by the Bermuda Zoological Society (BZS). After the two-day event, the students were able to raise over $1,300 for the Amphibian Project.
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Simon Jones
Published Mar 7, 2016 at 8:00 am (Updated Mar 7, 2016 at 6:40 am)
Dreaming big: Nesta Wellman, 24, wants to become an explorer and wildlife
photographer after obtaining his master’s degree
Nesta Wellman’s passion for conservation and wildlife runs deep in his veins.
It is a passion that was born on his island home and nurtured during his time at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo.
Now the 24-year-old naturalist, from Warwick, is looking to pursue a bachelor of science degree in zoo management in England and gain further experience at Chester Zoo.
His ultimate dream remains obtaining a master’s degree in wildlife conservation, working with the Act for Wildlife organisation and then joining National Geographic to become an explorer and a wildlife photographer.
Happy to help: Nesta Wellman helped to
teach visitors about the zoo’s wildlife
“I am in my final semester finishing my foundation degree in applied animal management at Bridgwater College in Somerset with the degree being offered by Oxford Brookes University,” Mr Wellman said.
“Since enrolling in this programme, the education and support from lecturers have been phenomenal. Once finished I aim to enrol at Chester University and undergo a BSc in Zoo Management and work at Chester Zoo for a few years.
“I have been extremely grateful for the support from family, friends, BAMZ and Ian Walker, whom I consider one of many inspirational role models in my life.”
Mr Wellman began volunteering at BAMZ in 2006 initially helping out in Local Tails and caring for all terrestrial and marine vertebrates and invertebrates.
Nature lover: Nesta Wellman began volunteering
at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo in 2006
He went on to manage the husbandry and maintenance of marine exhibits, including North Rock Tank, and also worked in the education department teaching visitors about the zoo’s wildlife.
“Being exposed to many activities offered by every department broadened my mind in discovering the wonders of Bermuda’s wildlife,” he said.
“I continue to have great appreciation for the staff; their support has been wonderful and continues to make a difference in the lives of all volunteers.
“I encourage more students interested in any animal-related field to gain experience working at BAMZ to broaden their view of what the animal world is really like.
“It is truly amazing and networking for future careers around the world is excellent.”