History made in Bermuda to protect Sargasso Sea

A passionate speech was delivered by the Minister of Public Works and Environment at the signing of landmark agreement for ocean conservation. Jaché Adams spoke when he put his name to the Hamilton II Declaration, a joint drive between Bermuda […]

Public invited to sign ocean protection declaration

Public signings of a community-led declaration to make sure that Bermuda’s voice is heard in future ocean conservation decisions are to take place next week. Noelle Young established the Sargasso Sea Advisory Council, an independent advocacy initiative, to help amplify […]

Government outlines bolstering of marine management

The environment department has shared details of three recent projects to demonstrate how it is strengthening marine resource management in Bermuda — including more prosecutions for illegal fishing. In the quarterly online Envirotalk newsletter, the Department of Environment and Natural […]

Marine Protected Areas – Part 3

Marine Protected Areas Part 2

Protecting our greatest natural resource – the ocean

The Royal Gazette – Fae Sapsford – September 11, 2026 Land hermit crabs are now extremely rare in Bermuda. To see one is a delight — the heavy white shell bumbling through the grass atop strong red legs. These slow-moving […]

Protecting our greatest natural resource – the ocean

Land hermit crabs are now extremely rare in Bermuda. To see one is a delight — the heavy white shell bumbling through the grass atop strong red legs. These slow-moving invertebrates are iconic symbols of the coastal ecosystem that makes […]

Marine Protected Areas

Study puts spotlight on island’s lobster population

A new study could help authorities better anticipate changes affecting the island’s lobster population and support the long-term management of the fishery sector. The collaborative study by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Bermuda Institute of Ocean […]