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The Bermudian’s Guide to Cave Exploration
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The Bermudian’s Guide to Cave Exploration

Many of us have visited Crystal Caves on numerous occasions but there are many more caves to explore in Bermuda.   What to Bring A powerful flashlight and a back up. You don’t want to be caught out without a light. A camera so you can capture your experience. Sturdy, close-toed shoes are a must when exploring dry caves. Clothes that you can get dirty. Many caves have red soil that can easily stain your clothes. A helmet if you'll…


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Field Notes: Sago Palm

This article was taken from our archives. It first appeared in the January 1955 issue of The Bermudian. It appears here exactly as it did originally.  The Sago Palm, well-known to Bermudians, is a representative of the most primitive family…


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Saving Bermuda’s Seagrass

In Bermuda, seagrass is best known as the dish of choice for green sea turtles. Less well known, however, is the essential role it plays within our whole ocean eco-system. It provides protection and food for a variety of juvenile…


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Bermuda Beasts: Coney Fish

During offshore dives, fish enthusiasts may spot the grumpy deportment of the coney eyeing them from a hollow in the reef. The coney (Cephalopholis fulva) is an expressive fish with a large golden eye, and markings that can change colour…


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4 East End Hikes to Enjoy this Weekend

Looking to enjoy some time outdoors this weekend? Choose one of these four East End hikes and we promise, you won't be disappointed.   1. Ferry Reach With some 63.66 acres of open space straddling the western peninsula of St.…

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Field Notes: Rough Lemon

This article was taken from our archives. It first appeared in the July 1953 issue of The Bermudian. It appears here exactly as it did originally.    The Rough Lemon, Citrus limonia, needs little introduction to Bermudians, for although it…