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Turtle Hill Golf Club & BAMZ Turtle ProjectWednesday, September 04, 2013
The Fairmont Southampton’s Championship Par 3 golf course, The Turtle Hill Golf Club, is living up to its name. The golf club was rebranded to the current name in October 2012 to portray an authentically local name, and to bring awareness to the sea turtle preservation efforts in Bermuda.
Back to school strategising
Tuesday, September 03, 2013
I love the smell of newly sharpened pencils. Never mind the thrill of buying a new pencil case! I have a bit of a ‘thing’ for stationery but particularly when it’s mixed with the buzz of anticipation that comes with the start of a new year at school.
More Reef Watch teams needed
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
The Bermuda Zoological Society is looking for at least six more volunteer teams to participate in Reef Watch on August 31.
Want to help with reef research? You can still sign up
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
There is still time for volunteers to sign up to this Saturday’s Reef Watch event which will use teams of volunteer citizen scientists to monitor the health of Bermuda’s economically important reef systems.
Countdown To BZS’s “Reef Watch” Event
Monday, August 26, 2013
Excitement is mounting as teams have been registering for the upcoming Reef Watch which will be held on Saturday, August 31.
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Sarah Lagan
Published Sep 21, 2017 at 12:01 am (Updated Sep 21, 2017 at 7:14 am)
Reef Watch is looking for citizen scientists
A programme designed to conserve Bermuda’s reefs has called on citizen scientists to help evaluate the condition of Bermuda’s coral reefs and fish stocks.
Reef Watch, created by the Bermuda Zoological Society with sponsorship from reinsurer Hiscox, offers citizen scientists hands-on experience in reef surveys while creating a public portal to share information with the broader public, resource managers and policymakers.
Over four years, the initiative has raised $74,263 for coral reef conservation and research. This year it is due to take place on September 23 with a rain date of September 24.
A Reef Watch spokesperson said: “Coral reefs are the foundation of our marine ecosystem and they are in danger. Bermuda’s coral reefs provide shelter for a wide variety of marine life, they provide locals and visitors with recreation, they create sand for our beaches and serve as a buffer for our shorelines.”
A training video for potential “reef watchers” is available at https://youtu.be/2OqT1UyrpO4 and can be shared with team members to supplement information given on training nights, held at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo from 5.30pm tonight.
There will be a Reef Watch After Party on Trunk Island after the event with live music and BBQ.
Each team member is asked to raise a minimum $50 in sponsorship and to register on CrowdRise, thereby benefiting their boat’s overall fundraising total.
Reef Watch spokesperson said: “Boats are encouraged to head out at a time that is convenient for you and your team, but do check the weather first. We are estimating that each reef survey will take about an hour, not including travel time.
“Once your work as a citizen scientist below the surface is complete, make sure your dive slates are filled out completely and bring them to the Reef Watch BBQ at Trunk Island on Saturday, September 23.
“It is important that you return them quickly so our scientists can analyse data to provide some initial results that night.”