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Aquarium shark gets his freedomTuesday, March 20, 2012
Osbourne the shark went from the North Rock Exhibit to North Rock itself as he was released into the wild.
BAMZ shark goes wild
Monday, March 19, 2012
MONDAY, MARCH 19: The Department of Conservation Service today announced that it has released its seven-year-old male Galapagos shark back into the wild for health reasons.
Unlocking the Secrets of Sea Turtle Migration
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Newswise — Sea turtles have long and complex lives; they can live into their 70s or 80s and they famously return to their birthplace to nest. But new research suggests this isn’t the only big migration in a sea turtle’s life.
Fishing proposal is at odds with Blue Halo project, charges OBA
Monday, February 27, 2012
Proposed licencing for foreign fishing vessels stands in complete conflict with plans to preserve the ocean around Bermuda, according to Shadow Environment Minister Michael Fahy.
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All the latest updates and news from the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum, and Zoo, one of Bermuda's leading visitor attractions!
Daisy — the loggerhead turtle that has been residing at the Bermuda Museum, Aquarium & Zoo since she underwent life-saving surgery to remove a rusting hook in her throat three months ago — has had her stitches removed and it is hoped she can be released back into the wild in late spring/early summer.
“In addition to all of her routine monthly checks, such as weighing her, taking measurements and blood samples, Dr. Ian Walker was present to finally remove the stitches from her surgery,” the Bermuda Zoological Society said.
“Although 3 months may seem like a long time to have stitches, they were only just removed because reptiles have tough skin and it therefore takes much longer for their wounds to heal.
“We can report that, on average, Daisy is eating about 4 pounds of fish a day and has gained approximately 30 pounds, which is a very good amount. We are hoping to release her back into the wild in late spring/early summer.
The photos below are courtesy of Michelle Smith of the Bermuda Zoological Society
Dr. Walker removing the stitches
Checking the status of the healing would
Preparing Daisy to be weighed
Aquarist, Choy Aming, taking measurements
Daisy being weighed
Taking more measurements
Aquarists, Choy Aming and Ryan Tacklion, and Curator, Patrick Talbot,
making sure Daisy is comfortable before being weighed
As Daisy is prepped to have a blood sample taken, her back flippers are examined
Animal Care and Quarantine Manager, Roma Hayward, takes a sample of Daisy's blood