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Sargasso Sea Commission represented at UN conference

The UN Ocean Conference brings together representatives of many international groups this month

The UN Ocean Conference brings together representatives of many international groups this month

• Jun 28, 2025 12:02 PM

Environment

Joint Bermuda and UK role in marine conservation explored

Island advocates call for creation of a high seas marine sanctuary in the Sargasso Sea under United Nations treaty

Island advocates call for creation of a high seas marine sanctuary in the Sargasso Sea under United Nations treaty

• Jun 24, 2025 7:55 AM

Environment

Conservationists discuss critical marine recovery

Ocean with David Attenborough has its first Bermuda screening at a private event, followed by a panel talk

Ocean with David Attenborough has its first Bermuda screening at a private event, followed by a panel talk

• Jun 12, 2025 7:55 AM

Environment

Oceans advocate to play role in governance leadership course

Environmentalist Philippe Cousteau will be a mentor in the programme, which begins on June 23

Environmentalist Philippe Cousteau will be a mentor in the programme, which begins on June 23

• Jun 10, 2025 8:19 AM

Obituaries

Lynda Johnson (1959-2025): the heart of the BZS

The development officer mixed “joy with purpose” for conservation education

The development officer mixed “joy with purpose” for conservation education

• Jun 06, 2025 8:16 AM

Environment

Groundbreaking gene research to help restore lost habitat

A test to separate endemic Bermuda cedars from crosses with introduced trees is officially under way

A test to separate endemic Bermuda cedars from crosses with introduced trees is officially under way

• May 22, 2025 8:21 AM

Environment

Ignite spotlights ‘blue’ entrepreneurs

Between $1,000 and $10,000 is awarded during the competition

Between $1,000 and $10,000 is awarded during the competition

• May 15, 2025 6:20 PM

Environment

Steps to protect Paget Marsh from invasive species approved

The conservation management plan says habitats in the marsh are of immense environmental importance

The conservation management plan says habitats in the marsh are of immense environmental importance

• May 12, 2025 8:16 AM

Environment

Consultation continues on marine preservation zone

No-take protected areas in Bermuda waters remain a sticking point with the fishing community

No-take protected areas in Bermuda waters remain a sticking point with the fishing community

• May 05, 2025 2:46 PM

Environment

Conservation research bursary commemorates charity director

The Joe and Claire Smetana Research Award offers $10,000 annually for environmental protection studies

The Joe and Claire Smetana Research Award offers $10,000 annually for environmental protection studies

• Apr 11, 2025 12:27 PM

Environment

Lionfish rendered a delicacy as chowder contest returns

The free cook-off, showcasing the prized flavour of an invasive pest, is to take place from 1pm to 5pm

The free cook-off, showcasing the prized flavour of an invasive pest, is to take place from 1pm to 5pm

• Mar 27, 2025 7:52 AM

Environment

Minister: fishermen’s input key to marine plans

Jaché Adams says further consultations on protected areas is to reflect broader input of stakeholders

Jaché Adams says further consultations on protected areas is to reflect broader input of stakeholders

• Mar 25, 2025 8:12 AM

Environment

BUEI lecture to discuss bluebirds

Janice Hetzel of the Bermuda Audubon Society is to lead the talk

Janice Hetzel of the Bermuda Audubon Society is to lead the talk

• Mar 19, 2025 4:21 PM

Environment

Chubb donates $300,000 to help preserve coral reefs

The insurance company will pay out the grant to the Living Reefs Foundation over the next three years

The insurance company will pay out the grant to the Living Reefs Foundation over the next three years

• Mar 17, 2025 7:55 AM

Obituaries

Graham Maddocks (1967-2025): diver and ocean defender

He spearheaded efforts to research and limit potential threats posed by invasive lionfish in Bermuda waters

He spearheaded efforts to research and limit potential threats posed by invasive lionfish in Bermuda waters

• Feb 27, 2025 7:57 AM

Reinsurance

Axa XL supports pioneering issuance in Bahamas

The company has provided $30 million in credit insurance as part of the Bahamas Debt Conversion Project for Marine Conservation

The company has provided $30 million in credit insurance as part of the Bahamas Debt Conversion Project for Marine Conservation

• Dec 03, 2024 1:58 PM

Environment

New experts appointed to Sargasso Sea Commission

A professor at the University of South Florida and the director of a marine consultancy firm will join the commission

A professor at the University of South Florida and the director of a marine consultancy firm will join the commission

• Nov 26, 2024 4:56 PM

Environment

Fishermen welcome report on ocean plan feedback

FAB says an independent review of submissions on the Bermuda Blue Prosperity Plan supports many of its own recommendations

FAB says an independent review of submissions on the Bermuda Blue Prosperity Plan supports many of its own recommendations

• Nov 22, 2024 7:57 AM

Environment

Panel urges Government to push for fresh talks with fishermen

Independent review “strongly” recommends the parties reconvene before contentious no-take marine areas come into force

Independent review “strongly” recommends the parties reconvene before contentious no-take marine areas come into force

• Nov 19, 2024 8:03 AM