8 results returned for search: "\\\"Bermuda Skink\\\" AND " author Owain Johnston-Barnes
A continuing study could answer a “who is the father” drama while examining the genetic diversity of cahows
DATE: Apr 29, 2025
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The island’s population of leafcutter bees is considered a vulnerable species but little research has been carried out on them
DATE: Jun 15, 2023
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda is now just a week away from hosting its biggest ever international event — and the eyes of the world are on the island.
Yachts have arrived in their dozens, noticeably growing numbers of tourists are on the streets and, with construction wor...
DATE: May 19, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Bermudian species of fern is on the edge of extinction, according to an international “red list” of endangered species.
The Governor Laffan’s Fern and the Bermuda Shield Fern have both been included in the International Union for the Conservation o...
DATE: Jun 20, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The fight to protect the critically endangered Bermuda Skink has found a new ally — the UK’s Chester Zoo.
A total of 12 skinks will soon be taken to the zoo in an effort to develop a captive breeding programme for the critically endangered species.
M...
DATE: Jun 07, 2013
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A tower on Cooper’s Island which had been used to monitor space shuttles will now be used to watch wildlife.
With longtails circling overhead, Environment and Planning Minister Sylvan Richards yesterday formally opened a wildlife watchtower during a ...
DATE: May 17, 2013
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Increased fines of up to $25,000 have been brought in to better protect Bermuda’s endangered species.
The move comes as the Protected Species Amendment Act was passed by the House of Assembly although the Opposition complained the new rules could be ...
DATE: Nov 29, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Keep Bermuda Beautiful estimates that it has collected around 40 tons of garbage from the Island so far this year.
On Saturday, more than 230 volunteers collected a total of 5.78 tons of trash and waste during its Marine and Beach Clean Up Day.
KBB P...
DATE: Sep 25, 2009
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes