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Ministry: Increase In Ciguatera Fish Poisoning
There has been an increase in reported cases of Ciguatera Fish Poisoning, with 16 people affected by symptoms consistent with CFP between November 22, 2016 and December 20, 2016, the Government said. The statement said, “The Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit [ESU] [Ministry of Health and Seniors], and the Department of Environment and Natural... Read more of this article
Photos: 185 Lionfish Caught At Fall Safari Event
The Guardians of the Reef hosted the first annual Bermuda Fall Lionfish Safari recently, with the culling also marking the island’s first ‘REEF.org Sanctioned Derby,’ which follows a specific format that requires all participants to be part of a 2-4 person team lead by a team captain. Each team captain attended a captains meeting in advance,... Read more of this article
Photos: 2016 Fry-Angle Society Fish Show
The Bermuda Fry-Angle Aquarium Society held its Annual Trophy Fish Show today [Nov 5] at the Peace Lutheran Church Hall located on South Road in Paget. The Society is an organisation of individuals whose common interest is the keeping of tropical fish, and the show featured a wide variety of species. Awards are presented to adults and juniors for different... Read more of this article
Fourteen Pound Lobster Caught And Released
A massive 14 pound lobster was recently caught in Bermuda’s waters by Sanctuary Marine, with the super sized lobster released after being caught accidentally. In explaining how the lobster was caught, Sanctuary Marine’s Captain Matthew Jones told Bernews, “The lobster was caught accidentally on a live white grunt while hand-line fishing... Read more of this article
Satellite Data To Discover Illegal Fishing In EEZ
An analysis of data from satellites is being carried out to discover whether our 200 mile radius exclusive economic zone [EEZ] is at risk from illegal fishing, the Government said today. The Ministry of the Environment said, “The analysis of historical data from vessels’ signal devices associated with Automatic Identification System [AIS] along... Read more of this article
$500 Gift Card: Tagged Red Hind, Black Grouper
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is appealing to both commercial and recreational anglers to contact the Marine Resources Section at 293-5600 or fisheries@gov.bm if they catch a tagged red hind or black grouper. “Marine Resources officers are tagging red hind and black grouper to better understand their movements around the... Read more of this article
Court: Man Fined For Catching Undersized Fish
Appearing in Magistrates Court today [Sept 8], a 37-year-old cruise ship crew member was fined $300 for catching an undersized fish. Tapan Jerson was fined $300 for catching an undersized yellowtail snapper off Malabar docks last month. The Crown Prosecutor told Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo that the Fisheries Warden had been informed that persons were... Read more of this article
Video: Local Lionfish Experts On PBS Newshour
Bermuda is featured in a PBS Newshour program about invasive lionfish, with scenes of the island shown, while local marine experts, in conjunction with visiting scientists, appear in a five minute segment that also reveals plans for a prototype lionfish-culling undersea robot. Bermuda’s lionfish experts included in the PBS program are Dr. Gretchen... Read more of this article
Video: Annual Groundswell Lionfish Tournament
At the sixth annual Groundswell Lionfish Tournament, a record number of participants hit the waters to help keep the island’s reefs safe from the invasive species. Crowds packed into the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] to witness the catch, learn about the dangerous breed, and enjoy a lionfish cookout. The Bermuda Broadcasting Company... Read more of this article
BUEI’s Lionfish Display Opens At Gorham’s
On Thursday, July 14, BUEI’s travelling lionfish exhibit officially opened at the entrance to Gorham’s flagship store in Hamilton. On hand for the opening were Gorham’s General Manager Andrew Mackay, Lionfish Taskforce member and Head of the Bermuda Lionfish Culling Program Corey Eddy, Head of BUEI Exhibits Russell de Moura, and Head of BUEI Marketing... Read more of this article
Video: 625 Pound Marlin Earns Tournament Prize
American Stephanie Choate of Florida hooked a 625-pound marlin in the Bermuda Billfish Blast yesterday, taking home a jackpot prize purse on the 4th of July. Because Day 1 of the Bermuda Billfish Blast [July 4] coincides with the World Cup Blue Marlin Championship, Ms Choate was simultaneously competing with anglers from around the world. Her catch... Read more of this article
Alex Wilks Sets New Spearfishing World Record
Alex Wilks has set a new International Underwater Spearfishing Association world record in Bermuda after spearing an African Pompano that weighed in at 18.1 kg [39.8 lbs] to capture the record in the ‘Men Sling / Polespear’ category. According to the International Underwater Spearfishing Association website, Mr. Wilks said, “I was... Read more of this article
