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4 Foot, 2 Inch Squid Washes Up On South ShoreFriday, March 27, 2015
[Updated] A four foot, two inch squid washed up on the South Shore today [Mar 27], with the specimen now on its way to the Aquarium for analysis.
HSBC fund to aid water conservation
Monday, March 23, 2015
The Global HSBC Water Programme has received funding to support two conservation projects in Bermuda.
Waging war on Island’s lionfish menace
Friday, March 20, 2015
A full-time, deep sea culling programme to help to control the number of invasive lionfish is being created by the Ocean Support Foundation.
Tracking the epic journey of sea turtles
Friday, March 13, 2015
New data about Bermuda’s sea turtles, including research tracing the journey of young animals from Bermuda to foreign shores, is to be presented at an upcoming talk.
Educational Opportunities Aboard Endurance
Friday, February 27, 2015
From exploring the surface, to diving beneath the ocean waves, a voyage aboard the Endurance brings with it a multitude of raw emotions that can embolden the most fearful, inspire the most discouraged, and impassion the most indifferent.
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All the latest updates and news from the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum, and Zoo, one of Bermuda's leading visitor attractions!
Simon Jones
Published Mar 7, 2016 at 8:00 am (Updated Mar 7, 2016 at 6:40 am)
Dreaming big: Nesta Wellman, 24, wants to become an explorer and wildlife
photographer after obtaining his master’s degree
Nesta Wellman’s passion for conservation and wildlife runs deep in his veins.
It is a passion that was born on his island home and nurtured during his time at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo.
Now the 24-year-old naturalist, from Warwick, is looking to pursue a bachelor of science degree in zoo management in England and gain further experience at Chester Zoo.
His ultimate dream remains obtaining a master’s degree in wildlife conservation, working with the Act for Wildlife organisation and then joining National Geographic to become an explorer and a wildlife photographer.
Happy to help: Nesta Wellman helped to
teach visitors about the zoo’s wildlife
“I am in my final semester finishing my foundation degree in applied animal management at Bridgwater College in Somerset with the degree being offered by Oxford Brookes University,” Mr Wellman said.
“Since enrolling in this programme, the education and support from lecturers have been phenomenal. Once finished I aim to enrol at Chester University and undergo a BSc in Zoo Management and work at Chester Zoo for a few years.
“I have been extremely grateful for the support from family, friends, BAMZ and Ian Walker, whom I consider one of many inspirational role models in my life.”
Mr Wellman began volunteering at BAMZ in 2006 initially helping out in Local Tails and caring for all terrestrial and marine vertebrates and invertebrates.
Nature lover: Nesta Wellman began volunteering
at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo in 2006
He went on to manage the husbandry and maintenance of marine exhibits, including North Rock Tank, and also worked in the education department teaching visitors about the zoo’s wildlife.
“Being exposed to many activities offered by every department broadened my mind in discovering the wonders of Bermuda’s wildlife,” he said.
“I continue to have great appreciation for the staff; their support has been wonderful and continues to make a difference in the lives of all volunteers.
“I encourage more students interested in any animal-related field to gain experience working at BAMZ to broaden their view of what the animal world is really like.
“It is truly amazing and networking for future careers around the world is excellent.”