Category: Environment
Video: ‘Lou-Seal’ Transported To USA For Care
[Updated with video] Traveling via a donated charter flight, Lou-Seal — the gray seal rescued in Bermuda on March 19 — has arrived at the Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut where they plan to continue her rehabilitation, with the goal of releasing her in the colder waters of the northern Atlantic Ocean. “After receiving care from the... Read more of this article
Photos: Plant Exhibits At 2019 Ag Show
The Botanical Gardens came alive this morning [April 11] as the 2019 Ag Show got underway, with people visiting in order to enjoy an array of exhibits and activities on hand at the event, including a number of plants on display. The three-day event will continue until this Saturday at the Botanical Gardens in Paget, and we will have additional coverage... Read more of this article
Stevenson: Over 200 Whales Identified So Far
Speaking in advance of the screening of his documentary film “Secret Lives of the Humpbacks” tomorrow, whale researcher Andrew Stevenson said that this has been his best year for identifying individual whales, with well over 200 identified so far. Mr. Stevenson told Bernews, “Despite the inclement weather during the peak whale watching season,... Read more of this article
‘Lou-Seal’ Chosen As Name Of Rescued Seal
After arriving on the island last month, the female seal — which is currently a resident of the Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo [BAMZ] where she is being cared for by their wildlife rehab team — finally has a name, with the island’s latest resident being called ‘Lou-Seal.’ The seal was located in the vicinity of Tobacco... Read more of this article
Govt: Please Do Not Swim With The Whales
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources said they are “receiving an increasing number of reports about people entering the water to swim with the whales,” adding that it is “strongly recommended that members of the public do not swim with any whales, no matter how docile they may appear, as they are wild animals and can... Read more of this article
Minister Announces Free LED Bulb Exchange
[Updated] Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban is holding a press conference this morning [April 8] regarding a “new energy initiative.” We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. The Minister announced that starting on May 1st, and running as long as supplies last, people will be able to bring... Read more of this article
CSU Predict Below-Average Hurricane Season
“Colorado State University hurricane researchers are predicting a slightly below-average Atlantic hurricane season in 2019, citing the relatively high likelihood of a weak El Niño as a primary factor. Their website said, “Tropical Atlantic sea surface temperatures are currently slightly below their long-term average values and are consequently... Read more of this article
Fairmont Southampton’s Earth Hour Initiatives
Colleagues, guests and members of Fairmont Southampton participated in a variety of Earth Hour initiatives this past Saturday evening [March 30], including volunteering for the Greenrock charity walk, candles and displays in the lobby and the customary switching off or dimming of the building lights for the hour. A Southampton star-gazing event also... Read more of this article
Children’s Spittal Pond Nature Walk Tomorrow
Hundreds of children are expected to head out into nature tomorrow [April 4] when the Bermuda National Trust’s annual children’s Nature Walk takes place at Spittal Pond. This firm favourite for many holiday camps and families takes place from 9.30am until noon, starts from the eastern end of Spittal Pond and is free thanks to the sponsorship of... Read more of this article
Photos: Greenrock Host Earth Hour Campaign
Bermuda joined millions from around the world in celebration of Earth Hour this past Saturday night, and Greenrock has thanked everyone who participated in the various educational and athletic activities along with all the families and businesses who agreed to take action by acknowledging lights out. A spokesperson said, “Special thanks goes... Read more of this article
Guardian Highlight Bermuda Roof Water System
Noting that England could be facing chronic water shortages within 25 years, the UK’s Guardian has highlighted the island’s system, saying that “Bermuda has overcome its own water shortages by catching rainwater from roofs.” The story said, “England could be facing chronic water shortages within 25 years, the Environment Agency... Read more of this article
CedarBridge Students Visit Spittal Pond
[Written by CedarBridge S3 Students Nhoaa Powell and Zy-Asia Forbes] On March 25th, CedarBridge Academy’s IGCSE Biology teacher, Ms. Jaget Gordon and her colleague, Ms. Wanda Maxwell, took us on an ecology field trip to Spittal Pond. Our tour was led by Ms. Robinson and Dr. Bacon from Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo [BAMZ], who were excellent instructors. The... Read more of this article
