Category: Environment
BAMZ Rehab Team Continue Caring For Seal
The seal that was found in the east end on March 19th continues to be cared for by the BAMZ wildlife rehab team, who explained that she has an infection which is likely “localised to her nasal cavity and upper respiratory tract,” however they remain “cautiously optimistic.” The seal was located in the vicinity of Tobacco Bay... Read more of this article
Video: BNV Panel At National Trusts Conference
Queen Quet of the Gullah/Geechee Nation, Princess Dana Firas of Jordan, Alana Anderson, Dame Fiona Reynolds and Catherine Leonard took part in Bernews most recent News & Views panel, discussing diversity and inclusion in conservation. Dame Fiona Reynolds is the President of the International National Trusts Organisation, Catherine Leonard is the... Read more of this article
18th International Conference Of National Trusts
More than 100 delegates from over 32 countries gathered in St. George’s for the launch of the 18th International Conference of National Trusts and the fourth Caribbean Conference of National Trusts. . A spokesperson, “It’s the first time in 30 years that the ICNT has taken place in Bermuda. UNESCO World Heritage site St George’s was chosen... Read more of this article
Longtails Have Been Spotted At Trunk Island
On Saturday 16th February, Trevor Rawson, Trunk Island Officer, spotted 4 holes along the coast of Trunk Island occupied with longtails, as well as 6 different longtails courting in the air above the island. These sightings were the first to be spotted by Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] staff in Harrington Sound this season. “I’ve been anticipating... Read more of this article
BELCO Supports Earth Hour, Set For March 30
BELCO said they are pleased to once again sponsor and participate in the annual Earth Hour. On Saturday, March 30th, beginning at 4 pm, there will be an Earth Hour Expo in Dockyard with a number of events as well as information on energy efficiency that can help save money and empower Bermuda residents to live a more sustainable lifestyle. BELCO President,... Read more of this article
Grey Seal Currently Being ‘Observed & Cared For’
After being found stranded at Tobacco Bay in St. George’s this morning [March 19], a female grey seal was safely transported to the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo where she is “currently being observed and cared for in quarantine.” A Bermuda Zoological Society spokesperson said, “This morning the staff of the Bermuda Aquarium,... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Seal Found In The East End
[Updated] A seal was found in the east end this morning [March 19], laying in the vicinity of Tobacco Bay Beach. It was found by a member of the public who alerted the authorities, who arrived and removed the seal with the assistance of onlookers, who helped carry the seal up the incline. 17-minute live replay of the seal being removed: The seal was... Read more of this article
‘Strengthen Stewardship Of The Sargasso Sea’
Earlier today [March 13] the Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban delivered welcome remarks at the opening of a workshop hosted by the Sargasso Sea Commission at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences to discuss, ‘Next Steps to Strengthen Stewardship of the Sargasso Sea’. This past Monday marked the fifth anniversary of the initial signing... Read more of this article
Video: Cahow Chick Hatches Live On Camera
At approximately 10.30pm on Saturday night, viewers from around the world watched as the Cahow egg in burrow #832 began to hatch on the nonsuchisland.com CahowCam2. “The first hint that something was going on was a broken egg shell,” said Nonsuch Expeditions Team Leader and CahowCam developer Jean-Pierre Rouja. “Then, around 11.30pm,... Read more of this article
Fifth Anniversary Of Sargasso Sea Declaration
This week, the Sargasso Sea Commission returns to Bermuda to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the signing of the Hamilton Declaration on Collaboration for the Conservation of the Sargasso Sea, alongside its Signatory governments and collaborating partners. To coincide with this milestone, the Sargasso Sea Commission is hosting a workshop at the Bermuda... Read more of this article
National Geographic Spotlights Bermuda Cahow
National Geographic has featured the Bermuda cahow in a recent article spotlighting “animal species that came back from the dead”. The National Geographic story said, “Thought extinct for 330 years, 36 cahows [a kind of petrel] were rediscovered in 1951. Joyfully, after half a century of intensive pest-and-nest management, the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Health Dept Hosting Free Gardening Workshops
The Department of Health will be providing free gardening workshops for the public, starting on Thursday, March 14, and continuing every Thursday through to April 18. A Ministry spokesperson said, “The Department of Health will be providing free, six-session gardening workshops for the public, starting on Thursday, 14 March, and continuing every Thursday... Read more of this article
