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Goodbye to Cliffy
Thursday, October 23, 2014

There’s a longtail named Cliffy exploring the world, thanks to the efforts of a Paget couple


BAMZ Opens Following Hurricane Gonzalo
Monday, October 20, 2014

The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo [BAMZ] remains open following Hurricane Gonzalo’s visit to Bermuda over the weekend, following its midday opening yesterday [Oct 19] as the island worked to repair the damage caused by the storm.


Aquarium and zoo open for visitors
Monday, October 20, 2014

The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo (BAMZ) is open for business — and has been since Sunday, in spite of sustaining some damage over the weekend from Hurricane Gonzalo.


Aquarium gets overdue facelift
Monday, October 13, 2014

BAMZ will be renovating their roof and their tanks to the Aquarium. The building, which was orginally constructed in the 1920's, will be getting an update and makeover in the next six months, to improve the facility. Wildlife from the tanks have been moved to holding tanks outside.


Injured turtle released into wild
Thursday, October 09, 2014

A turtle that had to have its flipper amputated after getting tangled up in fishing line has been released back into the wild.



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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