Recent News

Dolphin causes a stir at Somerset Long Bay
Tuesday, August 13, 2013

A dolphin that was spotted yesterday at Somerset Long Bay may have been stranded. US marine mammal biologist Trevor Spradlin said the situation was similar to what he’s seen in the US, where dolphins have recently been found along the coast of Virginia up to New York.


Venti Anni takes off in Tour de Turtles race
Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Crowds gathered at Clearwater Beach this morning when Venti Anni, a juvenile green sea turtle, was released as a part of the Tour de Turtles Race on the Rock.


Officials respond, dolphin very close to shore
Monday, August 12, 2013

A lone dolphin was spotted very close to shore in the West End today [Aug 12], and the Marine Police were called to the scene after receiving reports of what appeared to be a distressed marine mammal at Somerset Long Bay.


Longtail chicks might not be abandoned, but beware just in case
Friday, August 09, 2013

The Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo (BAMZ) is calling for the public to look out for stranded Longtail chicks as the birds prepare for their first flights.


Going to be on the water this Cup Match? Spare a moment of thought for the Island's turtles
Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Boating season is underway and local conservationists are urging the public to think green this Cup Match weekend — green sea turtles, that is.



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BZS Lecture: “An Introduction To Lichens”
Bernews
Saturday, May 06, 2017


The latest installment in the Bermuda Zoological Society lecture series will see a talk presented by Dr. Scott LaGreca on the topic of “An Introduction to Lichens: A Focus on Bermuda.”

The lecture will take place on Wednesday, May 17 at 7.00pm, with doors opening at 6.00pm. The event is free and open to the public, with a donation of $5 “gratefully accepted.”

The event poster says, “Dr. Scott LaGreca, Curator of Cornell University’s Plant Pathology Herbarium, has studied the lichen flora of Bermuda for the past 10 years and will give an introduction to lichens, then tell us about his research in general as well as his study of Bermuda’s lichens.

“If you’d like a chance to have a close look at some of Bermuda’s lichens, come early [between 6.00 and 6.45]. Open to the public. Space is limited. Please visit our website to register online to attend.”

For more information, contact Lisa Greene at elgreenebda@icloud.com or on 293-2727 [extension 2123].

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