Recent News
GIR donates to Bermuda Turtle ProjectThursday, December 14, 2017
A reinsurance company has donated $12,500 to the Bermuda Turtle Project.
Global Indemnity Donate $12.5K To Turtle Project
Monday, December 11, 2017
Global Indemnity Re has donated $12,500 in support of the 50th anniversary of the Bermuda Turtle Project.
Parks legislation modernised
Monday, November 27, 2017
Amendments to modernise National Parks legislation — and related fees — have been approved by MPs.
Vet’s legacy reveals the wonders of the deep
Friday, November 24, 2017
Young children with little or no swimming experience will be introduced to “the wonders of the ocean” thanks to another Neil Burnie Foundation fundraiser.
What a catch!
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Rare fish sighting!
About
GovernanceAbout Us
Board of Directors
Contact Us
Newsletter
Latest News
Gift & Bookstore
Contact
General Inquiries
info@bzs.bm
Latest News
All the latest updates and news from the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum, and Zoo, one of Bermuda's leading visitor attractions!
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Published Aug 4, 2016 at 8:00 am (Updated Aug 4, 2016 at 8:24 am)
An endangered turtle rescued by fisherman off North Shore with a rusting hook caught in its trachea has left the island’s waters and is now swimming towards the Bahamas.
The loggerhead turtle, named Daisy, was first brought to the Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo last December suffering from pneumonia and serious lung consequences.
After a CT scan at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, doctors were able to remove the large hook in a 3½ hour surgical operation.
Last month, after months of rehabilitation work, Daisy was taken from the aquarium to North Rock, where she was fitted with a satellite tag and released into the ocean.
According to the latest update, Daisy spent the first two days of freedom near North Rock before travelling west along the edge of the Bermuda platform.
On July 23, the loggerhead turtle headed out to sea, travelling south west. As of Monday, Daisy was around a third of the way towards the Bahamas.