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Bermuda Beasts: Blue Dragon Nudibranch
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Bermuda Beasts: Blue Dragon Nudibranch

Even the name of this little high seas traveller inspires interest, and recalls fantastical tales of the mysterious Bermuda triangle. Far from the size of a folkloric dragon, the blue dragon (Glaucus atlanticus) is only about 3 centimetres long. However, it packs a punch as large as the fabled monster, and is as beautiful as it is resourceful. "First described in 1763 as a 'marine insect,' it was later declared to be the baby stage of the Angel Shark -…

May 8, 2023

Written by: Fae Sapsford

6 Bermuda Beauties You Didn’t Know Were Endemic
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6 Bermuda Beauties You Didn’t Know Were Endemic

Who knew Bermuda had its own subspecies of bream? Or garfish for that matter? Here are 6 animals found here and nowhere else.     1. White-Eyed Vireo Affectionately known as a Chick-of-the-Village in Bermuda, our white-eyed vireo is a…

May 5, 2023

Bermuda Beasts: The Sand Dollar
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Bermuda Beasts: The Sand Dollar

While they're not common per say, it is possible to find sand dollars in certain areas of Bermuda but how much do we know about the ocean-floor dwelling echinoid? Here are 8 facts about sand dollars you probably don't already…

May 1, 2023

Back from the Brink—The Recovery of the Cahow
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Back from the Brink—The Recovery of the Cahow

In a world where many species are at risk of extinction, the survival and recovery of the Bermuda petrel, more commonly known as the cahow, stands out as a global inspiration, providing a glimmer of hope in a time of…

May 1, 2023

Photography by: Jean-Pierre Rouja

Written by: Annabel Cooper

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What’s Living in the Sargasso Sea?

The struggle for life that persists in every organism on earth has prompted the creation of whimsical habitats and ingenious adaptations, which allow for the most efficient conversion of the sun’s energy into energy that can be used by them.…

April 28, 2023

Written by: Fae Sapsford

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Field Notes: Amaryllis

The name Amaryllis is a popular term given to several genera such as Hippeastrum, Zephyranthes, Sprekelia and Amaryllis, all of which are well-known ornamental garden plants. In Bermuda, the plants referred to as Amaryllis are mostly hybrids of the Hippeastrum.…

April 25, 2023