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Government 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 […]
Read moreStudy On Climate Change Impact On Bermuda
A study to “identify the potential impacts and risks of climate change to Bermuda” will be launched, Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said in the House of Assembly today. The Minister said, “Within the next 25 years Bermuda is […]
Read moreUN: Climate Disruption, Biodiversity, Pollution
“The planet is facing a triple crisis — climate disruption, biodiversity loss and pollution,” the United Nations Secretary-General said, adding that “we need the international community to intensify efforts to protect the ocean.” Speaking at the recent One Ocean Summit, UN […]
Read moreThree-year action plan being drafted to protect marine environment
A three-year action plan to bring additional protection for Bermuda’s marine environment in partnership with Britain has begun to be drafted. Walter Roban, the Minister of Home Affairs, told the House of Assembly this morning that efforts to bring the Blue Shield […]
Read moreEnvironment lunch and learn talks to start next Thursday
An environmental group has teamed up with Bermuda College to bring back a series of events designed to educate people about the environment. The Eco Lunch and Learn series, a joint effort with the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce, will start […]
Read more‘The Rise And Fall Of Bermuda’s Sea Turtle’
Bermuda College and the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] have announced the return of their Eco Lunch & Learn series on Thursday, February 24. A spokesperson said, “The series begins its winter schedule with an illustrated presentation, ‘The Rise and Fall of Bermuda’s […]
Read moreMinister Roban: Protecting Our Marine EEZ
The “Blue Shield team, in conjunction with our local agencies, is now developing a three-year action plan” to help protect our Marine Exclusive Economic Zone, Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said in the House of Assembly today [Feb 18]. Minister Roban […]
Read moreSingle-use plastic laws likely this year as final proposals drafted
Legislation to cut back on single-use plastics in Bermuda is expected to come forward this year, but the details of the proposal are still up for discussion. Walter Roban, the Minister of Home Affairs, said it was possible that a […]
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