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Photos: Lions Club Gas-O-Rama FundraiserSaturday, February 13, 2021
The Hamilton Lions Club, BZS Junior Volunteers and Rubis Terceira North Shore Gas Station are helping to raise money for Vision Bermuda and the Bermuda Zoological Society, with the 52nd annual Gas-O-Rama taking place today [Feb 13] at the gas station in Devonshire.
‘The Hunt’ Was On For Families Over Holiday
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Over 80 families registered ‘The Hunt’, and those taking part have been able to experience and learn more about their island they thought they knew so well.
Rubis calendars will now be sold
Tuesday, December 08, 2020
After 42 years of being free, the Rubis calendar will now cost $5 each.
Aquarium junior volunteers get chance to complete programme
Thursday, December 03, 2020
Pupils enrolled in a competitive volunteer programme through the Bermuda Zoological Society have been given a second chance to complete it in the wake of Covid-19.
Bermuda Turtle Project Continues Research
Monday, October 15, 2018
The Bermuda Zoological Society in partnership with the Sea Turtle Conservancy completed another research and education programme this year, with the Bermuda Turtle Project committed to the goal of promoting the conservation of marine turtlesthrough research and education.
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July 23, 2015
Although the weather may not have fully cooperated on Saturday, June 27th, the Bermuda Zoological Society’s annual REEF Watch citizen science initiative, sponsored by Hiscox, has proven to be another successful year.
The event supports the work of the Bermuda Reef Ecosystem Analysis and Monitoring [BREAM] programme led by chief scientist Dr. Thaddeus Murdoch.
In all, 28 teams signed up to participate for the annual survey that assesses the health of Bermuda’s coral reefs, however, as high surf conditions were predicted for the day, teams were given two weeks to return their data for analysis.
Volunteers surveying reefs during the 2014 BZS Reef Watch event. Photo by Sara Westhead
Dr. Murdoch has begun assessing the data that has received back thus far and explained, “Out of the 19 reefs surveys that have been examined, we have found that 58% of them had good hard coral cover and 37% were in fair condition.
“Only 5% of the reefs surveyed were found to be in poor condition. This is very good news, as Bermuda’s hard corals build our coral reefs and give reefs the strength to withstand powerful waves and, in this manner, protect our shores and beaches from erosion during big storms.”
In addition to checking the health of 19 reefs so far, including documenting coral health and counting different types of marine animals, the teams also managed to raise more than $15000 for coral reef conservation.
The top fundraising teams for the event were Team Dom Perignon, which raised $1500, followed by Team Groundswell, which raised $1,280. All the funds raised will go directly towards continuing efforts to not only protect Bermuda’s reefs, which are vital to our survival, but also to scientific observation and study.
These teams, and all those participating in the event, were honoured and thanked for their efforts in a special barbecue held at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo on the evening of June 27th.
‘The reefs of Bermuda are an irreplaceable asset. Their protection takes a long-term approach to the risks, which could impact their health and thus the prosperity of this beautiful island. At Hiscox we work to manage long term risk and it is a great privilege, for the third year, to be sponsors of the research led by the team at the Bermuda Zoological Society,” stated Jeremy Pinchin, Hiscox Re CEO.
“The divers who collected information, and those that sponsored a REEF Watch team, are directly supporting the continued health of Bermuda’s coral reef system,” explained BZS President Richard Winchell.
“REEF Watch volunteers contribute important data and observations for analysis and monitoring by our reef scientists, and this helps us all have a better understanding of our shared marine environment. We are thankful to everyone for their support of this important project, particularly our lead sponsor, Hiscox.”