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Aquarium shark gets his freedom
Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Osbourne the shark went from the North Rock Exhibit to North Rock itself as he was released into the wild.


BAMZ shark goes wild
Monday, March 19, 2012

MONDAY, MARCH 19: The Department of Conservation Service today announced that it has released its seven-year-old male Galapagos shark back into the wild for health reasons.


Unlocking the Secrets of Sea Turtle Migration
Wednesday, February 29, 2012

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Fishing proposal is at odds with Blue Halo project, charges OBA
Monday, February 27, 2012

Proposed licencing for foreign fishing vessels stands in complete conflict with plans to preserve the ocean around Bermuda, according to Shadow Environment Minister Michael Fahy.



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Trunk Island programme gets boost from RenRe
Royal Gazette
Tuesday, November 07, 2017

Owain Johnston-Barnes
Published Nov 7, 2017 at 8:00 am (Updated Nov 7, 2017 at 6:11 am)

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Students from Harrington Sound Primary at the Trunk Island Living Classroom with
representatives from the Bermuda Zoological Society and RenaissanceRe
(photograph provided)

The Trunk Island Living Classroom has won a $250,000 boost from reinsurance firm RenaissanceRe.

Robert Qutub, chief financial officer at RenaissanceRe, said: “Science and innovation help to drive our business.

“They also lie at the heart of what the Trunk Island Living Classroom is all about.

“We believe it’s important to support causes that have a meaningful impact in the communities where we operate and that our employees are passionate about.”

The educational programme, organised by the Bermuda Zoological Society, offers young people the opportunity to explore and study Bermuda’s habitats. More than 8,000 students have taken part in the programme, with more than 60 per cent of them from public schools.

The RenaissanceRe donation will be used to improve the classroom building and Trunk Island-based programmes.

The money will also fund new scientific equipment and computers.

Colin Brown, president of the BZS, said: “We have received positive feedback from students and teachers alike that our programmes are enhancing the educational experiences of Bermuda’s students.

“The support of corporate partners like RenaissanceRe enables us to expand our programming to reach more students each year.”