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Seal Named “Northlands”, Set To Leave IslandMonday, March 20, 2023
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.
Plans Being Made To Send Seal To The USA
Saturday, March 18, 2023
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.
BZS Trunk Island Cottage Receives Upgrade!
Friday, March 17, 2023
Thanks to the unwavering support of our donors, the Bermuda Zoological Society (BZS) has recently completed renovations to the cottage on Trunk Island – the BZS Living Classroom, the jewel in the crown of BZS education. The renovations have expanded the footprint of the current island classroom to encompass an expansion of the sheltered porches for outdoor learning while also providing storage areas for teaching tools.
Over 500 People Attend Lionfish Chowder Event
Friday, February 24, 2023
Chiko&T’s Restaurant won both the People’s Choice and Judge’s Awards at the BZS Lionfish Chowder competition, while The Cloud at the Waterfront, Wahoo’s Bistro, the Loren and the Spot Restaurant claimed second and third place honours.
HSBC Announced as Lead Sponsor of BZS Micro Forest Project
Monday, February 20, 2023
With the impacts of climate change being felt more and more each year, the need for reforestation projects has arguably never been more important and urgent. The Bermuda Zoological Society (BZS) today announced that HSBC has thrown its weight behind increasing Bermuda’s biodiversity, as Lead Sponsor of the BZS Micro Forest Project – Bermuda's Official Micro Forest Initiative.
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All the latest updates and news from the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum, and Zoo, one of Bermuda's leading visitor attractions!
More than 80 Island schoolchildren are taking part in the biennial Bermuda Zoological Society’s (BZS) Youth Conference this week.
The conference is aimed at middle and secondary students who have demonstrated “interest and leadership in conservation and the environment”.
Entitled ‘Protecting the Sargasso Sea: The Power of One,’ the conference takes place at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo (BAMZ) today and tomorrow.
Sargassum seaweed, one of the features
of the Sargasso Sea
Organisers said 83 students have registered to attend and “will have a unique insight into the dynamic world of environmental science through experiential learning, guest lectures and networking opportunities with leaders from the global and local conservation and science community.
“The conference will highlight many of the species that live and migrate through the Sargasso Sea and how they are affected by human behaviour, in addition to workshops on oceanography, research, and conservation efforts.”
Students were nominated to represent their school by teachers and range in ages from 13 to 18.
“As the Centre for Environmental Education it is our responsibility to prepare Bermuda’s youth for the environmental challenges they will face in the future,” said education officer Dr Jamie Bacon.
“We do this by using real life experiences in nature, inspiring them to be better stewards of our shared environment. The students will also draft their own Declaration for the Protection of the Sargasso Sea, thus declaring their generation’s commitment to protect the Sargasso Sea.”
The keynote speakers will be Dr David Freestone, executive director of the Sargasso Sea Alliance, and Professor Howard Roe, scientific advisory chair of the Sargasso Sea Alliance, with presentations being made by Dr Bill Curry, president and director of the Bermuda Institute for Ocean Sciences (BIOS) and Dr Robbie Smith, curator for the Natural History Museum at BAMZ.
The conference follows yesterday’s signing of The Hamilton Declaration on Collaboration for the Conservation of the Sargasso Sea by international governments that are either located in the broader Sargasso Sea area or have an interest in high seas conservation.
In addition to hearing from the keynote speakers, students will break up into small groups for a variety of field trips and workshops, including “the opportunity to delve into their creative side crafting a mural with local artist Graham Foster, beach art made from marine debris that has washed ashore, and a creative writing session.”
Dr Bacon noted: “The first BZS Youth Conference programme was launched in April 2000 with a grant from the Ernest E. Stempel Foundation.
“BZS is grateful for the loyalty of the Ernest E. Stempel Foundation and the generous support of our partner organisations: BAMZ, BIOS, BEN, KBB and the Sargasso Sea Alliance.”