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A new study – based in part on research carried out in Bermuda – suggests that dolphins may be able to identify their friends by taste.
According to National Geographic
, Jason Bruck, a marine biologist at Stephen F Austin State University in Texa...
DATE: May 30, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda’s national bird, once thought to be extinct, has set another record on its road to recovery.
Cahow chicks are now fledging on their island refuge at Castle Harbour – meaning they will set off on their first flights out to sea from now until m...
DATE: May 28, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Bermuda’s marine conservation got an up-close viewing by British officials as Paul Candler, director of the Overseas Territories directorate in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, called on the island.
Mr Candler was accompanied on the ...
DATE: May 28, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A backlog of garbage is still being tackled by waste management staff after the trash truck fleet was hit with mechanical issues.
The Ministry of Public Works advised that there were four trucks running as of Friday afternoon – with an additional two...
DATE: May 24, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Hungry Bay area residents have put forward a planning application intended to help protect the island’s largest remaining patch of mangroves.
According to a recent planning application the Hungry Bay Restoration Committee and property owner James Tuc...
DATE: May 23, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Legislation allowing inventors and entrepreneurs to develop new energy technologies in Bermuda was tabled in the House of Assembly last week.
Walter Roban, the Deputy Premier and home affairs minister, said the Electricity Amendment Act would create...
DATE: May 23, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Conservationists have highlighted the plight of two “critically endangered” endemics on the island, the cahow and the Bermuda skink.
Nonsuch Expeditions used Endangered Species Day to put a spotlight on the species.
Jean-Pierre Rouja said: “This Enda...
DATE: May 20, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
Beach management projects that benefit tourism while protecting natural habitats will be discussed during a presentation taking place at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute on Saturday.
Carlos Gilkes, technical officer at the National Conser...
DATE: May 19, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
There will be delays in garbage collection over the next two to three days as an undisclosed number of garbage trucks are out of service, the public works ministry said last night.
A spokesman said the garbage truck problems were due to problems sec...
DATE: May 18, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Retroactive plans have been put forward to create an outdoor “private members club” in Flatts.
According to the planning application, Lazy Corner would be an extension of the neighbouring Brightside Apartments and Spa featuring televised sports, live...
DATE: May 17, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes