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Series celebrating marine life completed
Tuesday, March 22, 2016

The Ocean Vet series that has been three-and-a-half-years in the making and will highlight Bermuda’s natural treasures to millions globally is finally complete.


Career fuelled by passion for wildlife
Monday, March 07, 2016

Nesta Wellman’s passion for conservation and wildlife runs deep in his veins.


Lemur visits dentist for tooth troubles
Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Saturday was not a typical day at the office for dentist Len Wedlich.


Daisy blossoming, thanks to surgery
Saturday, February 20, 2016

A loggerhead turtle that underwent life-saving surgery to remove a rusting hook that had became embedded in her throat has started to eat for herself.


BZS Lecture: “Ecology Of The Sargasso Sea”
Saturday, February 20, 2016

Dr. Robbie Smith, the Curator of the Bermuda Natural History Museum at BAMZ, will be presenting a lecture on the “Ecology of the Sargasso Sea” on Wednesday, February 24th at 7.00pm.



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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.