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13 International Sea Cadets Visit BermudaThursday, July 10, 2014
The Bermuda Sea Cadet Corps is once again hosting its annual International Exchange programme, welcoming a group of senior cadets and their escort officers from the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States.
Reef Watch survey reveals lack of marine predators
Wednesday, July 09, 2014
While Bermuda’s coral reefs are relatively healthy, there are concerns about a lack of fish such as grouper and snapper.
Making the case for parrot fish — and those plucky Costa Ricans
Wednesday, July 09, 2014
On Saturday I stepped back in time when I was taken to the Bermuda Aquarium Museum & Zoo by two of my children.
Island delights visiting students
Friday, July 04, 2014
The Atlantic Conservation Partnership (ACP) and the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum, and Zoo (BAMZ) recently hosted 12 students and two professors from a Florida college as part of their Coastal Environmental Science major study abroad course
Reef Watch 2014 Hailed A Marine Success
Thursday, July 03, 2014
On Saturday, June 28, the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS], along with lead sponsor Hiscox, hosted the second annual Reef Watch Citizen Science initiative, which supports the work of the Bermuda Reef Ecosystem Analysis and Monitoring [BREAM] programme, led by chief scientist Dr. Thaddeus Murdoch.
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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.”