HSBC, the lead sponsor of the BZS Micro Forest Project, have helped the Micro Forest team on so many levels. From clearing out invasives at a new plot at the Bermuda College, maintaining the Micro Forest plot on Trunk Island by weeding and learning to identify and document invasives, to touring Trunk Island to get a better understanding of the conservation work the BZS is doing, they have been an amazing hands-on asset to keeping the project moving forward.
Their work has been an incredible help to the team as the project moves into the hotter days of summer and the team look forward to their continued partnership into the future.
The BZS Micro Forest Project, established in 2021, acknowledges the contributions of Lead Sponsor HSBC, Founding Partner Renaissance Re and our Corporate Stewards who continue to make this important project possible.
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Unlock a lifetime of discovery. Every adventure begins with a step forward—become a member today at bzs.bm and join a community dedicated to exploration and conservation. Start your journey with us and transform your curiosity into action.
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Last night, the BZS along with Eurocar Ltd president Richard Davidge with the assistance of one of our friendly Lemurs, drew the raffle winners for our fabulous prizes! We are pleased to announce the winners and thank all of our sponsors who provided prizes for the draw. We'd also like to thank our BZS community for coming together to sell the tickets as all proceeds from the sales goes towards our BZS programming.
Congratulations to all of our winners!
Our Impact in Numbers
Discover how we’re making a difference in education and conservation:
- Over 12,000 hours of experiential education delivered to Bermuda schools each year
- More than 8,000 student experiences engaged annually through our BZS school programmes
- A total of 252,000 free hands-on student experiences provided since our inception
- Funding 6 conservation projects and 3 STEM school programmes each year
Every number tells a story of commitment and change. Watch how we transform education and conservation efforts, one student, one project at a time!
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Our mission is clear: To inspire Appreciation and Care of Island Environments. Join us as we explore, learn, and act to preserve the beauty and biodiversity of our home. Together, we can make a lasting impact!
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Meet the people behind the passion. Hear from the hearts of our dedicated team and enthusiastic students about the impact of BZS’s educational programmes. Discover the passion that drives us and learn how you can be a part of our mission to nurture the next generation of environmental stewards. To learn more, please visit bzs.bm
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Meet the new BZS!
Meet the New BZS! We’re excited to reveal our new branding, a vibrant reflection of our passion for marine and wildlife conservation and education. Explore what’s behind our fresh look and get ready to be inspired!
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#fridayvibes Fun fact: Galápagos tortoises sleep up to 16 hours/day and can survive up to a year without food or water.#animalfacts #galapagostortoise #hydrate #fridayfacts
Helping spread awareness of invasive species during National Invasive Species Awareness Week. Here in Bermuda, our island ecosystems are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of invasive species, which can usually reproduce at a fast rate and overwhelm native and endemic wildlife, their habitats, and food sources.Our island has a variety of invasive species including: 🐢, 🦎, 🐓, 🐀, 🐌, 🐜, 🐦⬛, and many species of 🌱🌿. Read on to learn more about some of our more famous (or infamous) invasive species!#invasivespecies #NISAW
When it’s only Tuesday but the week has you like
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Fun fact: The word “lemur” comes from the Latin word “lemures” which referred to ghosts or spirits.
The Malagasy peoples of Madagascar felt that lemurs were similar to ghosts because of their strange vocalisations and how they moved silently through the tree canopy at night.
That’s right—although most species of lemur are diurnal (active during the day), several species are nocturnal (active during the night). No coffee for them!!
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Our social-media-famous green moray, Monty, at a recent feeding in the North Rock tank, helped out by a supporting cast of cownose rays, parrotfish, a nurse shark and a pufferfish 🐡!
To clear up some recent misconceptions about Monty from our last post:
🚫⚡️: He is *not* an electric eel! These are found in the Amazon and Orinoco River basins in South America.
🚫🐍: He is *not* a sea snake! Eels are actually fish (they have gills!) while sea snakes are reptiles.
🟢: Although he’s called a green moray, his skin is actually brown. He gets his colouration (and name) from the yellow slime that covers his body, providing protection as he wriggles through rocky crevices.
🚫🫳: Many people have seen videos of scuba divers 🤿 feeding and playing with green morays. While fun to see, we encourage you to observe these beautiful creatures in their natural habitat and not feed them. This helps keep our wildlife wild! ❤️🌏
Tune in next time and we’ll put the focus on another one of our North Rock superstars! 🎬
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Lion Cubs at the BAMZ......well, juvenile lionfish anyway, with their voracious appetite, devouring small crustaceans. The medium-size fish was the first caught and has doubled in size in less than 2 months.
These fish are being raised for display so we can tell the invasive story of Lionfish in the Atlantic.
Thanks to Jessica Kehrli for the video.
That's a Moray......a Green Moray called Monty in our North Rock Exhibit! Sound On!
When the jaws open wide and there's more jaws inside, that's a moray
When it sulks in a reef and has two sets of teeth, that's a moray.
Did you know?
Moray eels possess a unique and fascinating adaptation called pharyngeal jaws. Unlike most other fish, morays have a second set of jaws located in their throat, in addition to their primary oral jaws. Here's how they work:
Primary Oral Jaws:
Initially, the moray eel uses its primary jaws to capture prey. These jaws contain sharp teeth that are effective in gripping onto the prey.
Pharyngeal Jaws:
Once the prey is caught, the pharyngeal jaws come into play. These are located in the eel's throat. What makes them remarkable is their mobility and functionality.
Mechanism of Action:
The pharyngeal jaws are equipped with their own set of teeth. When the eel catches prey, these jaws move forward into the mouth, grab the prey, and then retract back into the throat, effectively pulling the prey down the digestive tract. This process is often compared to the "Alien" movies, where the alien creature has a similar secondary set of jaws.
Evolutionary Advantage:
This adaptation allows moray eels to consume larger prey and feed more efficiently. Since they can firmly grasp and guide their food down their throats, they can take advantage of a wider range of prey sizes and types.
Thanks to Kate Cooper for the video
The Bermuda Home School Network visited us for a day on Trunk Island. The groups were divided into learning about clearing invasive plants, flying drones to measure the environment, and machine learning to help identify invasive and native plants in our flyovers.
In this video, one of our students lands a drone after learning how we use them to measure our environment by creating 2D and 3D models of the island along with topographical outputs.
Girl Power on Trunk!
The Bermuda Home School Network visited us for a day on Trunk. The groups were divided into learning about clearing invasive plants,flying drones to measure the environment, and machine learning to help identify invasive and native plants in our flyovers.
In this video, a group of students removes an invasive Brazilian Pepper. We love their enthusiasm against a touch competitor.
We were testing out our Remote Operated Vehicle for use in our BZS education programmes today...and had an unexpected visitor. So very cool to see at Murray Anchorage North.
Our Cownose rays are being trained to "station" for ultrasound exams and other veterinary procedures. North Rock Aquarist Kate Cooper has their trust and they readily come to her and enter into our ray sling for handling. They are still getting used to the ultrasound probe and at the moment tend to soak our veterinary team!
Happy Halloween Y'all
Our aquarists will put a spell on you....
We do a lot of important education and conservation work but it's also good to just have some fun! Our aquarists embrace this.....and have a dark sense of humour
Video by Nesta Wellman
Breaking news: Pumpkin mauled slowly - Sound On!
Our Galapagos Tortoise deconstructs a halloween creation!
Viewer Discretion Advised: A pumpkin and an innocent lettuce were harmed in the creation of this movie. We cut out the gruesome bits and will leave you in suspense!
