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Bermudian environmentalists are encouraged by the creation of a massive marine preserve on the other side of the world.
Australia last week announced the creation of an enormous marine preserve in the Coral Sea, spanning around 500,000 square kilomet...
DATE: Jun 19, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda may be at risk of losing one of its many bird species, according to David Wingate.
The Common Tern, a close relative of the Longtail, has had a very poor breeding season this year, with only two chicks believed to have hatched.
In the Bermuda...
DATE: Jun 09, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government’s response to her report on the SDO process was “inadequate and inappropriate”, said Ombudsman Arlene Brock.
Her comments came in a special report tabled today in the House of Assembly.
Said Ms Brock: “I find the continued challenge to my ...
DATE: Jun 08, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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A 17-foot minke whale calf that died after wandering into the shallows of St George's Harbour was salvaged for research by its would-be rescuers.
The disorientated animal was spotted yesterday morning by Italian crew members aboard the visiting yacht...
DATE: Jun 01, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Keep Bermuda Beautiful will this week launch a new programme hoped to encourage individuals and groups make a difference in their neighbourhoods.
The Adopt-A-Spot programme, which will be launched Wednesday afternoon, but 36 groups have already pledg...
DATE: May 28, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda’s water supply will be the hot topic at a public debate at Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute on Thursday.
The Sustainable Development Roundtable is organising the event entitled ‘Bermuda’s Water Supply: How Sustainable Is It?’, from 6p...
DATE: May 08, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences has teamed with Dalhousie University for a new initiative to create internship opportunities.
The Dalhousie-BIOS Experiential Learning Fund will establish permanent internships at BIOS for Dalhousie students, a...
DATE: Apr 30, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government could face a judicial review over its decision to allow further development at the Tucker’s Point resort.
Sustainability advocacy organisation Bermuda Environmental and Sustainability Taskforce says it is mulling judicial review of the con...
DATE: Apr 30, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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Low tides and a lack of rainfall have caused water levels at Spittal Pond to fall, although the change is believed to be temporary.
The water level in the pond is largely determined by the sea level however seepage from rainfall also adds to it, cons...
DATE: Apr 27, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Britain’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office has a Full Science Case for their review as Bermuda moves to establish international protection of the Sargasso Sea.
With the exception of Bermuda, the Sargasso Sea is the only sea without land boundaries.
E...
DATE: Apr 27, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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