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On Friday the 17th 80 young football players and coaches from the Bermuda Brazillian Football School joined HSBC bank and staff from the Department of Conservation Services to plant native and endemic plants throughout the Cooper's Island Reserve.

On Saturday the 18th a dozen volunteers from the Bermuda Audubon Society prepared 32 Longtail 'igloos' for use. These artificial nest chambers are styrofoam domes that must be coated to give them strength before they can be cemented into place along Bermuda's shoreline.

BERMUDA

PROTECTED SPECIES AMENDMENT ACT 2011 COMMENCEMENT DAY

NOTICE 2012

BR 6/ 2012

The Minister responsible for conservation services, in exercise of the power conferred by section 9 of the Protected Species Amendment Act 2011, gives the following Notice:

Citation

1 This Notice may be cited as the Protected Species Amendment Act 2011 Commencement Day Notice 2012.

Commencement

2 The Protected Species Amendment Act 2011 shall come into operation on 20 January 2012.

Made this 17th day of January 2012

Minister of Public Works

BERMUDA

PROTECTED SPECIES ORDER 2012

BR 7/ 2012

The Minister responsible for conservation services, in exercise of the power conferred by sections 5 and 5A of the Protected Species Act 2003, makes the following Order:

Citation

1 This Order may be cited as the Protected Species Order 2012.

Protected species

2 The species of plants and animals set out in the Schedule to this Order are classified as critically endangered, endangered or vulnerable in accordance with the criteria set out in the International Union for the Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species (IUCN) and are declared to be protected species.

Level of protection

3 The species of plants and animals set out in the Schedule to this Order are classified as level 1, level 2 or level 3 in accordance with the criteria set out in section 5A of, and the Schedule to, the Protected Species Act 2003.

Revocation

4 The Protected Species Order 2007 and the Protected Species Notice of Intention 2011 are revoked.

SCHEDULE

(paragraph 2 and 3)

LEVEL 1

Birds

Bermuda Petrel or Cahow (Pterodroma cahow) (E) EN (D)

White-tailed Tropic Bird (Phaethon lepturus catesbyi) (N) VU (D1 + 2)

White-eyed Vireo or Chick-of-the-Village (Vireo griseus

bermudianus) (E) VU (D1 + 2)

Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) (N) VU

Green Heron (Butorides virescens) (N) VU

Cave Amphipods

Idunella sketi (E) CR (B1 + 2C)

Cocoharpinia iliffei (E) CR (B1 + 2C)

Pseudoniphargus grandimanus (E) CR (B1 + 2C)

Bermudagidiella bermudensis (E) CR (B1 + 2C)

Ingolfiella longipes (E) CR (B1 + 2C)

Cave Copepods

Antriscopia prehensilis (E) CR (B1 + 2C)

Erebonectes nesioticus (E) CR (B1 + 2C)

Paracyclopia naessi (E) CR (B1 + 2C)

Speleophria bivexilla (E) CR (B1 + 2C)

Speleophriopsis scottodicarloi (E) CR (B1 + 2C)

Nanocopia minuta (E) CR (B1 + 2C)

Speleoithona bermudensis (E) CR (B1 + 2C)

Cave Isopods

Atlantasellus cavernicolus (E) CR (B1 + 2C)

Currassanthura bermudensis (E) CR (B1 + 2C)

Arubolana aruboides (E) CR (B1 + 2C)

Cave Mysids

Platyops sterreri (E) CR (B1 + 2C)

Cave Ostracods

Spelaeoecia bermudensis (E) CR (B1 + 2C)

Cave Mictaceans

Mictocaris halope (E) CR (B1 + 2C)

Segmented Worms

Phallodriloides macmasterae (E) CR (B1 + 2C)

Cave Shrimps

Typhlatya iliffei (E) CR (B1 + 2C)

Procaris chacei (E) CR (B1 + 2C)

Barbouria cubensis (N) CR (B1 + 2C)

Parhippolyte sterreri (N) CR (B1 + 2C)

Ferns

Governor Laffan’s Fern (Diplazium laffanianum) (E) CR (D)

Bermuda Shield Fern (Goniopteris bermudiana) (E) CR (B2)

Bermuda Cave Fern (Ctenitis sloanei) (N) CR (B1)

Long Spleenwort (Asplenium heterochroum) (N) EN (C2a)

Toothed Spleenwort (Asplenium dentatum) (N) EN (B1a, b)

Ten-day or Leatherleaf Fern (Rumohra adiantiformis) (N) CR (D)

Finfish

Longsnout Seahorse (Hippocampus reidi) (N) VU (D)

Lined Seahorse (Hippocampus erectus) (N) VU (A4c, d)

Gag (Mycteroperca microlepis) (N) VU (A1b, d + 2d)

Tiger Grouper (Mycteroperca tigris) (N) EN (A1d)

Mutton Hamlet (Alphestes afer) (N) CR (A1d)

Nassau Grouper (Epinephelus striatus) (N) EN (A2a, d)

Snowy Grouper (Epinephelus niveatus) (N) VU (A1d + 2d, B1 + 2e)

Freshwater Molluscs

Ancylus bermudensis (E) CR (D)

Pisidium volutabundum (E) CR (D)

Land Crabs

Land Hermit Crab (Coenobita clypeatus) (N) VU

Giant Land Crab (Cardisoma guanhumi) (N) VU

Marine Mammals

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) (N) VU

Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) (N) VU (A1d)

Marine Molluscs

Queen Conch (Strombus gigas) (N) EN (B2a, biii)

Moss

Bermuda Campylopus (Campylopus bermudianus) (E) CR (C)

Rays and Skates

Spotted Eagle Ray (Aetobatus narinari) (N) VU (A2d)

Reptiles

Bermuda Skink (Eumeces longirostris) (E) CR (B1, B2b, c, d, e)

Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) (N) EN (A1b, d)

Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) (N) CR (A1b, d)

Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta) (N) EN (A1a, b, d)

Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) (N) CR (A1a, b, d)

Sharks

Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) (N) VU (A1b, d + 2d)

Terrestrial Snail

Poecilozonites circumfirmatus (E) CR (A2, B2a)

LEVEL 2

Finfish

Bermuda Killifish (Fundulus bermudae) (E) EN

Killifish (Fundulus relictus) (E) EN

American Eel (Anguilla rostrata) (N) VU

European Eel (Anguilla anguilla) (N) CR (A2bd + 4bd)

Flowering Plants

Red Mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) (N) VU

Black Mangrove (Avicennia germinans) (N) VU

Yellow Wood Tree (Zanthoxylum flavum) (N) CR

Marine Molluscs

Bermuda Sand Scallop (Euvola ziczac) (N) EN

Calico Scallop (Argopecten gibbus) (N) EN

Marine Plants

Turtle Grass (Thalassia testudinum) (N) VU

Manatee Grass (Syringodium filiforme) (N) VU

Shoal Grass (Halodule sp.) (N) VU

Shoal Grass (Halodule bermudensis) (E) CR

Paddle Grass (Halophila decipiens) (N) VU

Reptiles

Diamondback Terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) (N) VU

LEVEL 3

Flowering Plants

Bermuda Sedge (Carex bermudiana) (E) CR

Wild Bermuda Pepper (Peperomia septentrionalis) (E) CR

Wild Bermuda Bean (Phaseolus lignosus) (E) CR

Darrell’s Fleabane (Erigeron darrelliannus) (E) VU

Bermuda Bedstraw (Galium bermudense) (N) EN

St. Andrew’s Cross (Hypericum hypericoides) (N) CR

Bermuda Snowberry (Chiococca alba) (N) VU

Bermuda Cedar (Juniperus bermudiana) (E) VU

Bermuda Palmetto (Sabal bermudana) (E) VU

Bermuda Olivewood (Cassine laneana) (E) VU

Abbreviations:

CR= Critically Endangered

EN= Endangered

VU= Vulnerable

(E)= Endemic, only found in Bermuda

(N)= Native, indigenous to Bermuda and other places

Made this 17th day of January 2012

Minister of Public Works

Audubon Society volunteers also culled invasive plants which were filling in the edges of the pond and replaced them native and endemic species. The Ministry of Public Works has replaced the adjacent road drain on Middle Road as part of the habitat restoration and it is hoped this will improve the water quality in Seymour's Pond for birds and the resident population of endemic Killifish which were introduced this year.

This habitat restoration fulfills many BSAP activities, including invasive species removal, native planting, habitat restoration, protected area improvement, protected species management and government/NGO collaboration.

The Governor planted an Olivewood at the reserve during the opening on October 22nd

Bermuda Sun news article

It must be clarified that students wishing to study in the UK must be self-funded, as there is no scholarship funding currently available.

 A document outlining the courses can be found here. Enquires should be directed to the University of Reading.

Sargassum on John Smith's Bay Bermuda

Huge mats of floating Sargassum have been reported from Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Antigua, St. Kitts, Barbados, Trinidad and the African coast in Sierra Leone.

We have begun gathering photos of this amazing algal phenomenon from anyone who would like to submit them. Please fill out the 'Contact Us' email form and we will get in touch with you regarding where to send your photos (the form will not let you send an attachment).

Sargassum Sightings Photo Gallery

Below are some offsite links to photos that others have gathered:

• http://arlohemphill.com/2011/08/change-is-in-the-air-seaweed-seaweed-everywhere/
• http://stormcarib.com/reports/current/jpgGtAQdgYHdM.jpg
  
  

The Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) has made a contribution to a scholarship to enable a student from one of the Overseas Territories (OTs) to study an environmental Master of Science at the  University of Reading. The scholarship will be administered by the United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA) which was established in 1993 to promote the interests of the United Kingdom Overseas Territories and co-operation between them. Specifically UKOTA demonstrates the collective and individual partnerships between the territories and Her Majesty’s Government. This scholarship is part of the Overseas Territories Training and Research Programme which will contribute to capacity building within the OTs.

As part of the scholarship, the student’s tuition fees will be paid, travel to and from the Territory and monthly allowances to cover accommodation and living expenses. For more details on allowances  please see the UKOTA website www.ukota.org or contact Mrs Kedell Worboys, Chair of the UKOTA Environment Working Group via email: shgukrep@sthelenagov.com or Tel: +44 (0) 207 031 0314 Fax +44 (0) 207 031 0315

Why study an Environmental MSc?

Human activities have damaged the Earth’s ecosystems and caused significant biodiversity loss. This is a global problem, but is also very relevant to the UK Overseas Territories. The UKOTs are rich in biodiversity, but this biodiversity is under threat from a range of human activities. Reducing these losses and designing a more sustainable future requires skilled individuals who will develop evidence-based solutions. Studying an environmental MSc will give you the skills to develop a career that works toward sustainable development.

Who are we looking for?

We wish to award the scholarship to a dedicated student, who can show strong evidence of a commitment to, or is keen to develop, a career in nature conservation in the Overseas Territories.

To qualify for the scholarship applicants must be over the age of 20yrs, have Overseas Territories Citizenship, or the right to live and work in an Overseas Territory and satisfy the University’s course entry requirements.

Application from students with exceptional experience, including mature students with experience of working within the environmental/conservation sector in one of the Overseas Territories will be considered favourably.

The application process.

The scholarship is available to students wishing to take any of the courses from the list below.  Please check that satisfy course entry requirements before applying for the scholarship. Students should submit a letter of application outlining which course they are interested in, and why they think they should be awarded this scholarship (c. 500 words). This letter, and an accompanying CV (including the names of 2 referees) should be submitted to Kedell Worbys  by 15^th of April 2011.

Applications will be reviewed and the scholarship winner will be selected by the Scholarship board.

The successful applicant will then need apply to the University of Reading for a place on their chosen MSc course. The scholarship award will be dependent on the offer of a place from the University.

Closing date: 15^th April 2011

List of taught courses that Scholarship will fund (to be confirmed)

Atmosphere, ocean and climate.

http://www.reading.ac.uk/Study/courses/taught/mscatmosphereoceanclimate.aspx

Biometry

http://www.reading.ac.uk/Study/courses/taught/mscbiometry.aspx

Communication for innovation and development

http://www.reading.ac.uk/Study/courses/taught/msccommunication.aspx

Environment and Development

http://www.reading.ac.uk/Study/courses/taught/mscenvironment.aspx

Environmental Management

http://www.reading.ac.uk/Study/courses/taught/mscenvironmentalmanagement.aspx

Extension for Natural Resource based livelihoods

http://www.reading.ac.uk/Study/courses/taught/msclivelihoods.aspx

Horticulture

http://www.reading.ac.uk/Study/courses/taught/mschorticulture.aspx

Plant Diversity

http://www.reading.ac.uk/Study/courses/taught/mscplant.aspx

Renewable energy

http://www.reading.ac.uk/Study/courses/taught/mscrenewable.aspx

Research (human geography)

http://www.reading.ac.uk/Study/courses/taught/mschumangeography.aspx

Soils and environmental pollution

http://www.reading.ac.uk/Study/courses/taught/mscsoil.aspx

Wildlife management and Conservation

http://www.reading.ac.uk/Study/courses/taught/mscwildman.aspx

Links for further information:

For further information on UKOTA and details of allowances go to: www.ukota.org

For further information on modules please follow the link:   http://www.rdg.ac.uk/biologicalsciences/ug/biosci-ugappliedecologyconservation.asp

For further information on the School of Biological Sciences go to www.reading.ac.uk/biologicalsciences

For further information on the University of Reading, including information on accommodation, student services, etc, go to: www.reading.ac.uk

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