227 results returned for search: "education AND " category "Environment"
More than 80 Island schoolchildren are taking part in the biennial Bermuda Zoological Society’s (BZS) Youth Conference this week.
The conference is aimed at middle and secondary students who have demonstrated “interest and leadership in conservation ...
DATE: Mar 13, 2014
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Environment
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Catlin Bermuda and the Bermuda End-to-End Charitable Trust have announced a new grant aimed at supporting projects linked to marine education and conservation.
The Catlin Marine Grant will offer a total of $100,000 in funding over the next three year...
DATE: Jan 31, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A highly-regarded environmental programme that has been introduced to millions of schoolchildren around the world is set to be rolled out across Bermuda.
Two of the Island’s primary schools were given a first taste of what the UN-recognised Eco Schoo...
DATE: Nov 18, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Scott Neil
A United Nations-recognised programme to empower students to find ways to make the world more sustainable through action-led learning has been embraced by two Island schools.
Victor Scott and West Pembroke primary schools are leading the way as the ...
DATE: Nov 14, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Scott Neil
Over 100 people participated in the first ever Reef Watch hosted by the Bermuda Zoological Society that raised more than $21,000 for reef conservation awareness.
The event, held on August 31, saw members of the community “serve as citizen scientists ...
DATE: Sep 10, 2013
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Environment
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The Bermuda Zoological Society is looking for at least six more volunteer teams to participate in Reef Watch on August 31.
Fourteen teams have volunteered so far to participate in the citizen science research project.
Each team, which includes a boat...
DATE: Aug 28, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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Government is still considering a plan to turn a vast portion of Bermuda’s waters into a marine nature reserve.
However a spokeswoman for the Ministry of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure strategy said the public will be consulted before any a...
DATE: Aug 14, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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A book highlighting the world’s climate change and what it means to Bermuda will be in all of the Island’s schools in the near future.
‘Climate Change on the Rock — What It All Means’, is the latest publication by the Bermuda National Trust.
A copy o...
DATE: Nov 23, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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A scenic stretch of waterfront at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo has been dedicated to the Argus Group, honouring the insurer’s continued support.
Now known as the ‘Coastal Walkway’, it covers an area known for its panoramic views across Harrin...
DATE: Nov 22, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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Dire warnings emerge from recent workshop
By Derek deChabert
Plans are being formulated to rid local waters of Lionfish which are wreaking havoc on the local fish population.
Jim Gleason, executive director of the Ocean Support Foundation, along with...
DATE: Oct 13, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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