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Press Release: Lionfish projectTuesday, March 13, 2018
It is often said that good things come in groups of three, and that might be the case for a trio of research projects aimed at reducing a threat to Bermuda’s marine biodiversity: the invasive lionfish.
Video: Sharks Feed On 30 Foot Dead Whale
Thursday, March 01, 2018
Calling it a “once in a lifetime encounter,” Weldon Wade posted video footage showing sharks feeding on dead 30-35 foot sperm whale floating off Bermuda, with the video also showing Marine Biologist Choy Aming on top of the whale capturing GoPro footage from a very unique perspective.
Bridget the turtle prepares for return to sea
Friday, February 09, 2018
When Aerial Williams went fishing, a turtle was the last thing she expected to find at the end of her line.
Video & Photos: Turtle Successfully Rehabilitated
Thursday, February 08, 2018
A sea turtle that was accidentally caught by a young girl has been successfully rehabilitated following surgery to remove a fishing hook, with a group gathering today [Feb 8] at the Bermuda Aquarium and Zoo [BAMZ] to make the announcement, while also educating the public on how injured sea turtles should be handled.
BZS Set To Host “A Home For A Bluebird”
Sunday, February 04, 2018
The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] is getting set to host an event titled “A Home For A Bluebird” on Sunday, March 4, with the first presentation to take place from 10.00am to 11.30am and the second presentation to take place from 1.30pm to 3.00pm.
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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 Apr 13, 2016 at 8:00 am (Updated Apr 13, 2016 at 7:25 am)
Loggerhead turtle Daisy could be released to the wild later this spring after having
her stitches removed. Photos by Michelle Smith, Bermuda Zoological Society
A loggerhead turtle that underwent life-saving surgery to have a rusting hook removed from her throat could be released to the wild later this spring.
The turtle, who was named Daisy by the hospital surgeons responsible for saving her life, has continued to recover well in a tank at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo since the operation at the beginning of the year.
The latest stage in her recovery involved the stitches from the surgery being removed last week.
Ian Walker, BAMZ curator, told The Royal Gazette that the loggerhead turtle was now eating well and could be released back to the wild later this spring or in early summer.
“In addition to all of her routine monthly checks, such as weighing her, taking measurements and blood samples, we were finally able to remove the stitches from her surgery last Thursday,” Dr Walker said. “Although three months may seem like a long time to have stitches, they were only just removed because reptiles have tough skin and it therefore takes much longer for their wounds to heal.
“We can report that, on average, Daisy is eating about four pounds of fish a day and has gained approximately 30 pounds, which is a very good amount.
“We are hoping to release her back into the wild in late spring or early summer.”