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Recovery Plan For Bermuda’s Resident Turtles
The Department of Conservation Services has recently completed a management plan, in consultation with scientists and sea turtle specialists, which describes the actions needed to conserve our resident populations of green and hawksbill turtles. “The principal aim of this plan, entitled Recovery Plan for Bermuda’s Resident Green and Hawksbill... Read more of this article
Global Indemnity Re Supports Turtle Project
Global Indemnity Re has donated to the Bermuda Zoological Society’s [BZS] ongoing effort to conserve and protect Bermuda’s marine environment, with a one-time donation to go towards the society’s Bermuda Turtle Project, BZS’ signature conservation program. Global Indemnity’s chief operating officer, MJ Chapleau, said, “Global... Read more of this article
Photos: Ocean Vet Team Tags Turtles
Dr. Neil Burnie, Choy Aming, and the rest of the Ocean Vet team recently spent a day tagging turtles for tracking, assisting Peter Meylan and Jennifer Gray from the Bermuda Turtle Project. The successful day saw a number of turtles tagged, along with the discovery of a turtle that had already been tagged eight years prior. Dr. Burnie and the team were... Read more of this article
Locals Urged Not To Buy Turtles As Film Looms
The new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie is set to be released internationally this week, arousing fears that living turtles could become unwitting victims in the process; the original movie, released in 1990, was associated with a spike in the turtle pet trade and subsequent release of turtles, especially young red-eared sliders, known scientifically... Read more of this article
Bermuda Tagged Turtles In Costa Rica & Mexico
The Bermuda Turtle Project has revealed that three turtles originally tagged in Bermuda in the 1990s have been seen on nesting beaches in Costa Rica and Mexico, each bearing titanium tags that were put on them during turtle tagging sessions by the Bermuda Turtle Project. “These results demonstrate the linkage between young green turtles that grow... Read more of this article
Three Flippered Turtle Released Into The Wild
After over a year of recuperating at the Bermuda, Aquarium, Museum & Zoo [BAMZ] after losing a flipper, a green sea turtle was released into the wild recently, dropped off about five miles east of Bermuda. Two weeks ago the BAMZ staff said farewell to “Squirt” — aka “Three Flippers” — after spending over a year... Read more of this article
Turtle Missing Flipper Ready To Return To Wild
After over a year of recuperating at the Bermuda, Aquarium, Museum & Zoo [BAMZ] after sustaining a severe injury that saw him lose one of his flippers, a turtle is ready to be returned to the wild. “This little guy was brought to BAMZ on Christmas Eve 2012 in very bad shape, having sustained a severe injury and losing one of his flippers,”... Read more of this article
Turtle Hill Golf Club & BAMZ Turtle Project
The Fairmont Southampton’s Championship Par 3 golf course, The Turtle Hill Golf Club, is living up to its name. The golf club was rebranded to the current name in October 2012 to portray an authentically local name, and to bring awareness to the sea turtle preservation efforts in Bermuda. Turtle Hill Golf Club Director, Anthony Mocklow explains, “The... Read more of this article
International Course On Sea Turtles Underway
The Bermuda Turtle Project is hosting a group of seven students and professionals from around the world as they undertake an in-water course studying the biology and conservation of sea turtles. “It is a two weeks intense, in-water course with field work and classroom work on board, along with daily readings and lectures, and most importantly, group... Read more of this article
Video: Venti Anni Starts ‘Tour De Turtles’ Race
[Updated with video] Crowds gathered at Clearwater Beach this morning when Venti Anni, a juvenile green sea turtle, was released as a part of the Tour de Turtles Race on the Rock. The Bermuda Zoological Society, as well as the Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo, the Sea Turtle Conservancy, the Atlantic Conservation Partnership, the Department of Conservation... Read more of this article
Turtle’s “Devastating” Injury Likely From Collision
[WARNING: Graphic footage linked] Following the death of a turtle over the holiday weekend, the Department of Conservation Services reminded the public to adhere to all boating regulations in signposted areas which are feeding grounds for the turtles. The turtle was found at about 2pm on the shore of Hinsons Island on Saturday [Aug 3] by Marshall DeCouto,... Read more of this article
Diamondback Terrapins Caught “Sun Bathing”
A group of Diamondback Terrapins — which have been described as a globally near-threatened species — were caught “sun bathing” on a rock in Bermuda recently. Indications are that there are less than 100 adult Terrapins living in Bermuda, who are believed to be the only population breeding in the wild outside of the continental... Read more of this article
Aquarium Saves Poisoned Juvenile Turtle
This juvenile Hawksbill turtle was brought to the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo [BAMZ] recently in an unresponsive state after it ingested coral polyps which contain polytoxin and can cause poisoning if consumed in high doses. The turtle had ingested so much that it had a heart rate of only six beats per minute. “After some rest and relaxation... Read more of this article
Sea Turtle ‘Tucker’ Sucessfully Tracked
In August the Department of Conservation Services (DCS) fitted tags on three green turtles caught in three different seagrass meadows on the Bermuda Platform. The tags exchange signals with satellites orbiting the earth (satellite tags) letting DCS know where the turtles have been. The satellite tag is attached to the back of the turtle so that when... Read more of this article
Green Sea Turtle Healing After Successful Surgery
After a successful surgery by Dr Ian Walker to remove a hook it had ingested, a green sea turtle is well on its way to a full recovery and is expected to be released back into the wild in the coming weeks. Dr Walker explained they are just waiting for the turtle’s incisions to completely heal, and then they will release the turtle back into the... Read more of this article
‘Catherine’ Leading In Tour de Turtles Bermuda
Two weeks into the “Tour de Turtles Bermuda” Catherine is in the “lead” of the pack of turtles. The “race” got underway on August 14th, with green turtles fitted with GPS satellite transmitters setting off on their three-month tour. The programme is designed to use satellite technology to allow scientists to discover more... Read more of this article
