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Conservation group: lobster decline calls for halt to fishing
The Government’s decision to maintain the same tight limit imposed last year on recreational lobster fishing is insufficient to revive the numbers of a popular catch whose population has crashed in Bermuda waters, a conservation group has said. The permitted number of […]
Read moreOur priceless marine environment
The Royal Gazette, July 5, 2024 – Opinion by Adam Farrell The Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme represents an unprecedented opportunity for the island to have a formalised plan in place to govern the sustainable use of its marine resources via […]
Read moreBermuda charity supports ocean conservation campaign
A Bermudian-based environmental charity has joined Greenpeace in calling for protections for the high seas to be enshrined into law. Kim Smith, the executive director for the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce, called on the public to sign an open letter […]
Read moreBEST On Sargasso & UN High Seas Treaty
The Greenpeace International ship Arctic Sunrise visited Bermuda last month to campaign for ocean sanctuaries and the UN High Seas Treaty. A spokesperson said, “Last month, in May, the Greenpeace International ship, the Arctic Sunrise, was in Bermuda as part of a global […]
Read moreWhat Is the High Seas Treaty? Here’s Everything to Know & Why It Really Matters
Global Citizen By Khanyi Mlaba March 7, 2023 This historic agreement might be the secret weapon to tackling the climate crisis. “Ladies and gentlemen, the ship has reached the shore,” and with that, UN conference president, Rena Lee announced a […]
Read moreEvent to focus on importance of seagrass beds
A conservationist will speak about the importance of seagrass beds at an event later this week. Sarah Manuel, the Government’s senior marine conservation officer, will also discuss green turtles, as part of an eco lunch and learn series. Sponsored by […]
Read moreMinister Roban Attends UN Ocean Conference
“This conference has proven to be an excellent opportunity to showcase what Bermuda has done to develop our Blue Economy and Marine Spatial Plan,” said the Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban following his attendance at the UN Ocean Conference […]
Read moreProtection Of Sharks And The Giant Manta Ray
“”Going forward all sharks, except for the Galapagos, gummy and six-gill sharks will be protected under the new legislation,” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said in the House of Assembly. The Minister said, “Let me first address the burning […]
Read moreGovernment Issue Advisory For Whale Watching
“March through April is the peak time for spotting humpback whales around Bermuda,” and officials urged the public to follow guidelines, noting that “boaters should not get closer than 100 meters” and the “public is also strongly advised not to […]
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