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Flagler College visits Bermuda for Field ExperienceWednesday, July 01, 2015
Though only a small private college located in St. Augustine, Florida, Flagler College has some big dreams for their students in regards to protecting and conserving the environment.
Students facing their fears through Kids on the Reef
Wednesday, July 01, 2015
Awakening a sense of the wonder of the natural world in the lives of students is a vital component of the BZS Education programmes.
Reef Life HD featured on Bermuda Stamps
Wednesday, July 01, 2015
The stunning photography that is the focus of the BZS’s Bermuda Reef Life HD app will now be featured on letters and parcels posted around the world as the Bermuda Philatelic Bureau launched a new set of Bermuda Reef Fish stamps on May 21st.
Breeding Success! Tawny Frogmouth Chicks
Wednesday, July 01, 2015
There has been a lot of excitement in the Zoo over the past few months with the birth of three Tawny Frogmouth chicks.
Trunk Island Project 101 – Clearing the Invasives
Wednesday, July 01, 2015
The BZS purchase of the cottage and 2.4 acres on Trunk Island is a visionary achievement that compliments the educational mission of the BZS in so many ways.
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Published Aug 9, 2016 at 8:00 am (Updated Aug 9, 2016 at 7:08 am)
Dr Gretchen Goodbody-Gringley (Photograph by Nadia Hall)
Bermuda is set to be the hub of a new international research project intended to justify the protection of marine environments worldwide.
The project, called Ocean Tech, is set to launch next spring taking advantage of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution’s underwater robotic vehicle REMUS and the expertise of BIOS coral reef scientist Gretchen Goodbody-Gringley.
Dr Goodbody-Gringley, whose research has focused on understanding how coral reef ecosystems function, was formally approached to work as chief scientist on the project earlier this year. REMUS, which is equipped with cameras, navigational, and scientific instrumentation, is capable of autonomously tracking marine life to data hoped to reveal how marine species use their reef environment. A Bios statement on the project said: “One goal of the project is to share collected data with policymakers, 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 programme, international and local exhibits, globally broadcast lectures, summer camp programmes and experience days.”
Andrew Smith, the executive director of Ocean Tech, said: “The aim is to inspire and educate a global audience about ocean conservation.
“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.”