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Protecting the island's rarest speciesFriday, July 05, 2013
Mark Outerbridge has been charged with no minor task. As Conservation Service’s new Wildlife Ecologist he is responsible for ensuring that Bermuda’s rarest and most endangered species are not wiped out in the sands of time.
Baby dolphin photographed off North Shore
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Boaters off the North Shore had a rare opportunity to witness passing Atlantic bottlenose dolphins.
Two Dolphins Spotted Inshore Off North Shore
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
A pair of Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins were spotted inshore yesterday [June 24] off the North Shore, and the Department of Conservation said it is “highly unusual” for them to be close to shore and in such small numbers.
The Sea Dragon Trip
Friday, June 07, 2013
My name is Choy Aming and I am an aquarist at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo. I was recently sent out on a collecting assignment in the Sargasso Sea on the research vessel Sea Dragon.
Bermuda Skinks heading for a UK ‘lifeboat’
Friday, June 07, 2013
The fight to protect the critically endangered Bermuda Skink has found a new ally — the UK’s Chester Zoo
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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