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Freshwater Crayfish Found In Devonshire Marsh
We apparently have some new residents on the island, as several freshwater crayfish were found in the Devonshire Marsh area. In a recent edition of the Envirotalk newsletter, Dr Mark Outerbridge said, “A novel species appears to have established itself on Bermuda, further adding to the list of non-native plants and animals who now call our island... Read more of this article

Ministry Launches Outerbridge Memorial Award
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced the launch of the Outerbridge Memorial Award, an annual recognition honouring outstanding contributions to sustainable fishing in Bermuda. A Government spokesperson said, “Throughout Bermuda’s history, fisheries and the fishing community have played a vital role in shaping and supporting the management... Read more of this article

UK Parliament: Q&A On OTs Sustainable Fishing
“Working together with the Overseas Territories, the UK Government is supporting the development of sustainable marine management practices within the OTs through the Blue Belt Programme,” Minister of State Stephen Doughty said. During the British Parliament’s session on November 14th, Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell asked the Secretary... Read more of this article

Govt Launches New Fisheries Reporting App
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] announced a “new online platform and mobile app designed to modernise fisheries data management in Bermuda.” A Government spokesperson said, “This innovative system streamlines the licensing process, simplifies catch reporting for fishers, and ensures that relevant information... Read more of this article

Suspected Illegal Fishing Prompts Reminder
The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a reminder that “critical zones for Black Grouper aggregation remain closed to fishing until December 1, 2024,” with the reminder following “recent incidents where three commercial fishers are suspected of illegally fishing within these seasonally protected areas.” A Government spokesperson... Read more of this article

2024 Junior Fishing Tournament Prize Giving
Prize giving for the Bermuda Anglers Club Annual [BAC] Junior Fishing Tournament was held on Saturday [August 31] at the Spanish Point Boat Club [SPBC]. A BAC spokesperson commented, ‘The tournament was a great success. We had 170 kids registered for the event and 70 kids came to the weigh-in. The SPBC was the perfect location for both the weigh-in... Read more of this article

170 Compete At 2024 Anglers Junior Tournament
The 2024 Bermuda Anglers Club Junior Tournament saw a record 170 participants and a lively weigh-in, highlighted by an impressive 46.7lb wahoo caught by 11-year-old Mackenzie Barnes. A spokesperson said, “Family, fun, sunshine and fish were the hallmarks of Sunday’s weigh in for the 2024 Bermuda Anglers Club Annual Junior Tournament. “A... Read more of this article

Cap Of 175 Recreational Lobster Diver Licenses
The Ministry of Home Affairs advises the public that the “number of recreational lobster diver licenses will be capped at 175 for the upcoming 2024-2025 spiny lobster season, which begins on 1st September.” A Government spokesperson said, “This limit remains unchanged from last season. Licenses will be issued on a first-come, first-served... Read more of this article

Annual Junior Fishing Tournament On August 18
The 2024 Bermuda Anglers Club Annual Junior Fishing Tournament will be held on Sunday, August 18 and is open to any boy or girl under the age of 17. A spokesperson said, “The 2024 Bermuda Anglers Club Annual Junior Tournament will be held this year on Sunday 18 August and is open to any boy or girl under the age of 17. It’s free to enter. Fishing... Read more of this article

Video: 2024 Big Game Classic Highlights
Marlin Magazine has released a video highlighting the 2024 Bermuda Big Game Classic, which is part of the 2024 Bermuda Triple Crown event. The video takes a look at both Sea Striker’s win, as well as the 1,268 pound blue marlin caught by UnWined. The video’s description says, “Sea Striker wins the 2024 Bermuda Big Game Classic, while UnWined... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Big Game Classic Boats
[Updated with video] The 2024 Big Game Classic Tournament is underway, as part of the Triple Crown series. According to the event website, “The largest event of the Triple Crown series, the Bermuda Big Game Classic is one of the world’s most prestigious blue marlin tournaments thanks in part to a fleet of some of the sport’s finest and most... Read more of this article

1,268lb Blue Marlin Landed In Bermuda
Angler Edward Carreiro landed the third heaviest blue marlin in Bermuda history at the Bermuda Big Game Classic, landing a 1,268 pound specimen. A Marline Magazine story said, “The world of big game fishing was rocked earlier today by a massive 1,268-pound blue marlin landed by UnWined during the Bermuda Big Game Classic. Landed by angler Edward... Read more of this article