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Turtles show their faces on Church Street
Saturday, October 13, 2018

The Bermuda Post Office has marked the 50th anniversary of the Bermuda Turtle Project with a series of postal panels featuring special stamps.


Mandu can see clearly again after surgery
Tuesday, October 09, 2018

Last month ophthalmic surgeon, Dr. Leonard Teye-Botchway, operated on the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo’s Parma Wallaby, Mandu, removing his luxated lens that was causing fluid build-up and dangerous pressure to form in his eye.


Reid, Dowling, Hill, Godfrey Awarded Scholarships
Wednesday, September 19, 2018

The Bermuda Zoological Society has selected the recipients of the Steinhoff/BZS scholarship and, for the first time, the Pye Scholarship, with Amber Reid, Ryan Dowling, Archer Hill and Jessica Godfrey all being awarded scholarships.


Oldest seal at BAMZ dies aged 35
Thursday, August 30, 2018

The oldest harbour seal at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo has died at the age of 35.


‘Bermuda Adventure’ continues
Tuesday, August 07, 2018

A pilot programme of community celebration, organised by the group Imagine Bermuda, marked a success at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo.



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BIOS Scientist To Work With Ocean Tech Project
Bernews
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.

The collaborative project, called Ocean Tech, will utilize the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution underwater robotic vehicle REMUS. This vehicle, equipped with cameras, navigational, and scientific instrumentation, is capable of autonomously tracking marine life to provide visual and scientific data that will reveal how marine species, from rays to sharks, use their reef environment.

A spokesperson said, “One goal of the project is to share collected data with policy makers, both locally and internationally, to help justify the establishment of marine protected areas. The project’s global media campaign will include feature-length documentaries, a school education program, international and local exhibits, globally broadcast lectures, summer camp programs and experience days.”

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“The aim is to inspire and educate a global audience about ocean conservation,” said Andrew Smith, Ocean Tech’s executive director.”

“Goodbody-Gringley, whose research focuses on understanding how coral reef ecosystems function to maintain biodiversity, was contacted by Ocean Tech at the start of the year to collaborate as chief scientist and help formulate the project’s research design.”

“Gretchen’s unrivalled understanding of coral reef ecosystem function will continue to strengthen our ability to make sound research decisions and ensure that we make the most of this unique opportunity,” Smith said.

For more information about Ocean Tech, click here; for more information about the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, click here.