ENVIRONMENT
Animal treatment room a boost for zoo
The new onsite animal treatment room at BAMZ has made a 'big difference' and more than 150 annual check-ups and routine operations have been done in house.
Experts back law banning shark fishing
A dangerous man-eater, a great source of shark hash or a symbol of human cruelty and the exploitation of the ocean? The sight of an 11ft tiger shark being chopped up on a Somerset dock this week evoked powerful emotions.
Pocket guide to our our wildlife covers every habitat
Martin Thomas has spent most of his life “in the field” studying, exploring and researching across the globe. His latest book about the wildlife and geology of Bermuda is a collation of studies dating back over three decades.
Heavy rains lead to oil and water spill at BELCO
The estimated four inches of rain that has fallen on the Island since last Wednesday led to a spill at Bermuda Electric Light Company (BELCO) yesterday. At approximately 5:20 PM on Saturday, BELCO workers reported seeing oil on the ground near the company’s Oily Water Treatment Plant (OWTP), where waste …
All eyes up for the Perseid meteor shower
The Perseid meteor shower is due to reach its peak on Thursday night. Stargazers may be able to spot shooting stars at a rate of around 50 per hour according to Eddie McGonagle of the Bermuda Astonomical Society of Bermuda.
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Spirit crew enjoys Canada's history and wildlife
A welcoming party of seals and wild ponies greeted the crew of the Spirit of Bermuda as they dropped anchor in the Canadian Maritimes this week.
Research essential before shark fishing ban
A shark-fishing ban will not be considered until proper research is completed.
Low tides explained by eddy patterns in the Sargasso Sea
TUESDAY, AUGUST 31: The unusually low tides in Bermuda over the last several months are caused by a large cyclonic (anticlockwise) eddy in local waters. This eddy has caused a lowering of the sea level around Bermuda.
Explained: Our recent low tides
The recent spate of unusually low tides in Bermuda is due to a large cyclonic eddy in the Sargasso Sea, according to scientists.
Whale film picks up international award
Filmmaker Andrew Stevenson has won an international award for his documentary Where the Whales Sing.
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Plea for public's help in solving cause of fish deaths
A task force set up to investigate why dead fish washed up on Bermuda’s beaches last summer has asked the public to help find out what caused the mass of marine deaths.
Planning abuses under scrutiny
Islanders who continue to flout planning laws could be in for a rude awakening. Moves are afoot to ensure that abuses of the system — which carry fines of up to $25,000 — are policed more aggressively.
Endangered cahow relative in need of help
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2: Bermudians are being asked to help a close relative of the cahow following a massive forest fire on the island of Madeira.
Government helps cut cost of eco-friendly solar power
Eco-friendly islanders can now cut the cost of installing solar water heaters. The Department of Energy is offering to help fund the appliances through a rebate scheme.
Southlands land-swap deal signed
MONDAY, SEPT. 13: The $2 billion redevelopment of Morgan’s Point has come a step closer to reality. Property developer Southlands Ltd. and government signed on the dotted line of the Southlands land swap deal in front of the island’s media today.
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