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Captain’s encounters with whalesTuesday, April 22, 2014
You’d think the most unpredictable thing about filming whales would be the whales. Bermudian Dylan Ward said actually, it’s the weather.
Aquarium releases Galapagos Shark
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
It is always hard to say good-bye, even if you’re saying farewell to a 5 foot Galapagos Shark named Desmond!
Photos: Whales Breach During Ocean Vet Outing
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
One of Bernews photographers had the opportunity to tag along with the Ocean Vet team of Dr. Neil Burnie and Choy Aming, getting the chance to see a variety of ocean life in action as the cameras rolled for the production of the 12-part television series.
Whale tale: Burnie featured in new TV series
Monday, April 14, 2014
Stunned awe was the feeling when film producer Dan Radford finally came face to face with a humpback whale
Ocean Vet team to share adventures
Friday, April 11, 2014
The Ocean Vet crew will be sharing the underwater adventures filming their upcoming international series, at a public lecture on Monday.
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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.
The Junior Volunteer programme requires a year-long commitment to support the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo, but the latest cadre came to a halt because of the pandemic.
A BZS spokeswoman said: “When the JV programme was able to recommence in September, the coordinators decided to give last year’s JVs the opportunity to have a programme ’do-over’.
“A total of six students accepted the offer, and they are currently participating in the programme together with 12 new students.”
Alex Amat, coordinator for the JV programme and BZS educator, said that some of those who chose not to re-enter the programme still continued to volunteer at BAMZ.
Dr Amat said: “One student was offered a junior staff position at BAMZ.
“Students studying abroad have also pledged to come back and volunteer during their prolonged Christmas break after finishing their quarantine periods.
“We are very proud of their dedication.”
The spokeswoman said BZS volunteers contribute over 10,000 hours of valuable husbandry support to BAMZ every year, with all programmes being accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
The JV programme runs from October to June and is intended for pupils between 14 and 17 years of age.
It requires a year-long commitment to volunteer on a Saturday or Sunday morning each week, and gives participants the opportunity to work in all areas of BAMZ along with community conservation projects, field trips and educational activities.
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