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‘Effective Conservation Of Sea Turtle Species’
The Sargasso Sea Commission and Inter-American Sea Turtle Convention signed an MOU aimed at “more effective conservation of sea turtle species and the habitats that they utilize.” A spokesperson said, “During the Inter-American Sea Turtle Convention [IAC] 16th Consultative Committee of Experts Meeting, Dr. David Freestone, Executive... Read more of this article
No Dog Walking At Gardens During Ag Show
The Department of Parks is “informing the public that due to the Ag Show, dog walking will be prohibited at the Botanical Gardens from April 27th to 29th.” A Government spokesperson said, “The public should also advised that the due to the event, the Department of Parks will be closed during this period. The Department thanks the public... Read more of this article
‘The Ocean They Inhabit’ Exhibit Opens In May
On May 19, the Bermuda National Gallery will open The Ocean They Inhabit: Photographs by Andrew Stevenson. A spokesperson said, ” The exhibition, which is sponsored by Butterfield, presents a series of underwater photographs and a short film by internationally renowned Bermuda-based marine researcher, photographer and filmmaker Andrew Stevenson... Read more of this article
BZS & CBA Work On STEM Signature Learning
Over the past academic year, the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] has been working closely with CedarBridge Academy [CBA] and the Ministry of Education to introduce students to concepts in STEM [Science, Technology, Engineering & Math] in support of the new Signature Learning Reform. A spokesperson said, “This new vision for education, currently... Read more of this article
Video: Rescued Seal Released Back Into Ocean
After arriving in the United States for rehabilitation at Mystic Aquarium, the seal rescued in Bermuda last February has been released into the ocean. The seal was discovered on Clearwater Beach this past February and was later named Northlands by Ruby Dill – who originally discovered the animal in distress – after her granddaughter’s... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Easter Bunny On Scooter
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features the Easter bunny delivering Easter eggs around the island while riding a pink scooter. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story.... Read more of this article
What Is The Plan To Address Feral Chickens?
“You can call the police to report a person disturbing the peace but when feral roosters are crowing all night, you’re on your own,” Senator Robin Tucker said. The OBA Senator said, “When attempting to report the problem to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources the automated response indicates it doesn’t have the... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Easter Bunny & Moongate
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features an Easter Bunny riding through a moongate as he makes the nip to deliver Easter eggs in Bermuda. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram... Read more of this article
Video: Rescued Seal Transported To USA
Northlands the seal has left Bermuda and safely arrived in Connecticut where he will continue his rehabilitation at Mystic Aquarium with the goal of being releasing in the colder waters of the northern Atlantic Ocean. A spokesperson said, “A juvenile gray seal rescued in Bermuda has arrived at Mystic Aquarium for the next leg of its long journey.... Read more of this article
Seal Named “Northlands”, Set To Leave Island
The seal who was found on Clearwater Beach last month has officially been named Northlands — with Ruby Dill naming the seal after her granddaughter’s school — and Northlands will soon be traveling to the USA with the aim he continue his rehabilitation before being released back into the wild. A Government spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article
Plans Being Made To Send Seal To The USA
The seal that was found in Bermuda last month — which is only a few weeks old — is “eating six pounds of fish a day, gaining weight, and generally doing well,” and plans are being made to send him to the Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut, with the same facility that accepted the seal that was found here in 2019, set to assist again. BAMZ... Read more of this article
BUEI ‘Kids Hour Saturdays’ To Feature Dolphins
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will be focusing on dolphins for this month’s ‘Kids Hour Saturdays’ on March 18th. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is excited to reveal that Dolphins, one of the world’s smartest mammals, will be the focus for this month’s ‘Kids Hour Saturdays’... Read more of this article
