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Students get virtual lessons on ocean conservation
Friday, April 09, 2021

Students have been able to participate virtually in a programme teaching them about ocean conservation and how to be confident in the water.


“Kids On The Reef” Programme Held Virtually
Monday, April 05, 2021

Bermuda Zoological Society’s Kids On The Reef [KOTR] programme — sponsored by AXA XL — was held virtually due to the Island under lockdown last spring due to the Covid-19 pandemic.


Tributes to Eric Clee, former president of the Bermuda Zoological Society
Tuesday, March 30, 2021

A founding member and former president of the Bermuda Zoological Society who steered the finances of the Aquarium has died at 92.


Teachers skills boost from Bermuda Zoological Society
Monday, February 22, 2021

Teachers went back to school as part of a two-day professional development workshop designed to boost skills.


Workshop For Middle School Science Teachers
Monday, February 22, 2021

A two-day teacher professional development workshop for middle school science teachers was held on 8th and 9th February. Sponsored by the Ministry of Education, the workshop was facilitated by Dr. Stephanie Toro of Academic Independence Coaching, assisted by Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] staff and materials from the BZS GASS programmes.



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Reef Watch offers sea, sun and fun
Royal Gazette
Friday, May 29, 2015

Published May 29, 2015 at 8:00 am (Updated May 29, 2015 at 12:48 am)

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Family fun: Reef Watch participants record the number of fish
seen on their assigned reef? ((Photo supplied))

Bermuda Zoological Society’s annual Reef Watch event is due to take place on the last Saturday of next month.

“Coupling sun and sea, fun and excitement, with civic responsibility and a little bit of good-hearted competition, Reef Watch participants have a unique opportunity to enjoy a pleasurable day out on the water while making a lasting contribution to ongoing research into Bermuda’s coral reefs,” BZS said.

Bermuda has some of the healthiest reefs in the world but frequent monitoring helps scientists to protect hundreds of square miles of coral, ensuring that Bermuda’s reefs are conserved for future generations.

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Thaddeus Murdoch, the lead scientist with
Bream, shares an overview of the data collected
during the 2014 Reef Watch event

Bermuda has some of the healthiest reefs in the world but frequent monitoring helps scientists to protect hundreds of square miles of coral, ensuring that Bermuda’s reefs are conserved for future generations.

Volunteers are welcomed to take part in Reef Watch.

“Each team of four will be assigned two reefs and will be provided with the necessary training to successfully conduct a survey on the health of those reefs,” BZS said.

“Teams must provide their own water transport out to the reefs and are also asked to try and raise at least $500, the proceeds of which all go towards reef conservation and protection.”

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Whole families enjoyed themselves while contributing data to important scientific
research on the health of Bermuda’s coral reefs

Last year, the event raised $24,573 for reef research. Teams compete to raise the most for reef conservation, with the top fundraisers awarded prizes for their efforts at a barbecue at Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo for all the participants.

BZS said it was thanks to lead sponsor Hiscox that it was able to head back out on to the water with its “citizen scientists”.

Jeremy Pinchin, chief executive officer of Hiscox, said: “Our protection of them remains vital today given the protection they provide to the Island and the economic benefits the Island derives from them. They will provide a glorious backdrop when the Island is on show to the world during the America’s Cup.

“We hope everyone privileged to live in Bermuda can join us, in any way they can, to help protect this wonderful asset.”

The event, which is also supported by Groundswell, supports the ongoing research of Bermuda Reef Ecosystem Analysis and Monitoring.

Those keen to create or join a team for the June 27 event can visit www.crowdrise.com/reefwatch, or e-mail development.bzs@gov.bm