The Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme is hiring a Marine Spatial Planning Specialist. Read the Job Ad here.
Phase 3 COVID 19 guidance for recreational fishing
As of 11th June 2020 recreational fishing is permitted as Bermuda enters Phase 3 of re-opening. The permitted activities and regulations can be found on our Recreational Fishers page. Additionally, information on accessing the licensing office at the Botanical Gardens during this period is provided.
Phase 3 - COVID 19 Guidance for Commercial Fishermen
11th June 2020
The updated guidance for commercial fishermen for Phase 3 of the re-opening of Bermuda can be found on these pages:
Any questions or concerns may be directed to the Department via email at environment@gov.bm
Celebrating Biodiversity
Spring Envirotalk is now online
The spring 2020 edition of envirotalk contains articles on lionfish control efforts, the Gov. Laffan’s Fern recovery project, and will show you how you can participate in developing a marine spatial plan for Bermuda. You can also find out why there are no local bananas at the moment.
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Ocean Village Fair March 25th has been POSTPONED
Envirotalk Winter 2019 available to download
Our winter newsletter, Envirotalk edition 83 #4 is available online. In it you can read about the Tern Recovery Project, and why seashells, coral and sand shouldn’t be removed from beaches.
New Report on Bermuda Skink population
A newly published report on the population of the critically endangered Bermuda skink (Plestiodon longirostris) concludes that the remaining populations are still vulnerable.