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Tour de Turtles Race beginsThursday, August 15, 2013
Two juvenile green sea turtles are being tracked by scientists as part of the Tour de Turtles Race on the Rock.
Looking after turtles — Island hosts international course
Thursday, August 15, 2013
The Bermuda Zoological Society is hosting an international course on the biology and conservation of sea turtles.
Dolphin leaves Somerset waters, heads to sea
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
After swimming around super close to shore in Somerset, the dolphin that caused a stir on Monday [Aug 12] has returned to the deeper waters and has not been spotted close to shore since
Warning as children swim with wild dolphin in Somerset (Update)
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
A dolphin that appears to be stranded near Somerset Long Bay has been in the area all day.
Lone dolphin leaves Somerset Long Bay area
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
A dolphin feared stranded in Somerset Long Bay has left the area.
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All the latest updates and news from the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum, and Zoo, one of Bermuda's leading visitor attractions!
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.”
“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.