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Reef Watch Event Postponed Due To KarlWednesday, September 21, 2016
The Bermuda Zoological Society has announced that due to the possibility of Karl impacting Bermuda over the weekend, the Reef Watch event will be postponed until Saturday, 8th October.
New study of parrotfish
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Bermuda’s healthy population of parrotfish, colourful reef grazers that have all but vanished in many islands, are under new study.
‘Reef Watch’ calls for participants
Wednesday, September 07, 2016
The Bermuda Zoological Society is looking for teams of researchers to help survey coral reefs around the island.
Trip ‘of a lifetime’ to Madagascar
Wednesday, September 07, 2016
A group of budding Bermudian conservationists have enjoyed the “trip of a lifetime” to the rural communities and rainforests of Madagascar.
BZS: Help Raise Funds For Reef Conservation
Tuesday, September 06, 2016
For a fourth consecutive year, the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] is heading out on the water with its team of citizen scientists to survey coral reefs around the island as a part of the annual BZS REEF Watch, with the excursion taking place with the support of lead sponsor HISCOX.
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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