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Michael Douglas To Narrate “Ocean Vet” SeriesMonday, December 22, 2014
Movie star Michael Douglas has agreed to work with Gass Productions and Ocean Vet to narrate the series on behalf of Dr. Neil Burnie, the producers revealed today.
2014 Reef Watch Report Presented To Minister
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
The 2014 Reef Watch Report was formally presented to Minister for Health, Seniors and Environment Jeanne Atherden and the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary,Kevin Monkman, today [Dec 17].
BZS Names Their 2014 Volunteers Of The Year
Thursday, December 11, 2014
The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] announced that Darlene Fortin and Marcus Bassett are their 2014 Volunteer of the Year recipients, with the two volunteers contributing over 400 hours to our organization.
Plan to protect turtles unveiled
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Efforts to conserve resident populations of green and hawksbill turtles have been announced.
BZS educating students about ‘magnificent marine environment’
Thursday, December 04, 2014
Famed marine biologist, explorer and conservationist, Dr Sylvia Earle once said: “With every drop of water you drink, every breath you take, you’re connected to the sea, no matter where on earth you live.”
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All the latest updates and news from the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum, and Zoo, one of Bermuda's leading visitor attractions!
The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] held an Eat’Um to Beat’Um Lionfish Chowder Competition event this afternoon [Feb 18] at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo [BAMZ], with crowds of people coming out to taste the various chowders.
A spokesperson previously said, “The Bermuda Government has provided free admission to the BAMZ facility from noon onwards and participating visitors will help to choose the best Lionfish Chowder in Bermuda from 13 competing local restaurants: The Cloud at the Waterfront, The Spot Restaurant & Bar, Island Restaurant Group [IRG], The Loren, Wahoo’s Bistro & Patio, Fairmont Hamilton, Rustico, Take Five Ltd., Docksider’s, Chiko&T’s Restaurant, Rosewood Tuckers Point, Cambridge Beaches and Swizzle Inn.
Lionfish are an invasive species in the Atlantic Ocean and have been present in Bermuda’s waters for just over two decades. They are indiscriminate predators and are known to feed on over 70 different types of fish and crustaceans.
“Having no natural predators in the Atlantic and being able to reproduce quickly they pose a real threat to upsetting the natural balance of our important reef ecosystems. Lionfish are venomous, not poisonous, meaning that the toxin is only present on some of their spines. Thankfully, their meat is delicious and provides a good opportunity to help keep them under control.
“Eat’Um to Beat’Um events are designed to expose the public to Lionfish as a delicious food fish and to help create more demand for them. Local licensed lionfish cullers are the heart of the movement to help reduce the numbers of the species on our reefs and provide fish to various supermarkets and restaurants. If you are interested in getting involved, please see the Bermuda Lionfish Taskforce website at www.lionfish.bm.”
Update: The winner was Chiko&T’s Restaurant