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Fishermen split by reef predator reportThursday, May 11, 2017
The surest way to secure Bermuda’s reef fishing industry is to impose further restrictions and a ban on the sale of certain species according to lifelong fisherman Alan Card.
Rescue plan could stress out turtles
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
A plan to relocate sea turtles in advance of the America’s Cup has sparked concerns from environmentalists about the impact on the animals’ health.
Greenrock On Relocation Plan For Sea Turtles
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
“Greenrock was surprised by the announcement to capture and relocate sea turtles from the Great Sound for May and June, it is certainly an interesting initiative, and one that raises some questions for consideration,” Greenrock Executive Director Jonathan Starling said.
Great Sound turtles ‘moving home’ for Cup
Monday, May 08, 2017
Sea turtles are being temporarily relocated from the Great Sound to keep them out of harm’s way during the America’s Cup.
Sea Turtles Being ‘Temporarily Relocated’
Sunday, May 07, 2017
[Updated] In “anticipation of intense boating activity in the Great Sound,” the America’s Cup Bermuda is “coordinating a temporary sea turtle relocation project,” in which “sea turtles will be netted based on methods used successfully for turtle tagging operations and temporarily relocated inside a purpose-built ocean enclosure” near the Aquarium in Flatts.
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News Staff
Published Jul 27, 2018 at 3:57 pm (Updated Jul 27, 2018 at 3:57 pm)
Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo (File photograph)
Community groups have arranged a family-friendly event to launch Cup Match week.
People will be able to learn about the ocean and Bermudian heritage at the Bermuda Adventure at the Aquarium on Monday.
It will include free access to the marine side of the campus, a scavenger hunt, boat ride around Harrington Sound, games and food.
It is being organised by groups including Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo, Crossroads Football, Flatts Recreation, Imagine Bermuda, Somersfield Academy and St Patrick’s Church.
A spokesman said: “The goal is to leverage this season of recreation, promoting renewal — body, mind and spirit — for personal benefit and that of the entire community.”
It will take place from 6pm to 8pm.
Another Bermuda Adventure will take place at Auto Solutions on August 9, from 5pm to 6.30pm, when people can explore the changing world of vehicles in the 21st century.