Research Priorities 2011

These biodiversity research priorities were compiled by members of the Department of Conservation Services and Department of Environmental Protection. They do not represent all research priorities in Bermuda, but identify those currently considered requiring short term implementation. These priorities are to be used as guidance for research proposals. The identification of the top 3 priorities is re-evaluated on a yearly basis.

Priority 1

Control of invasive species; investigating legislation and programme development - includes  both terrestrial and marine species

Priority 2

Implementation of protected species (terrestrial and marine) recovery as per published plans - includes verification of status of threatened species, characterization of species at all levels, and critical habitat identification and legislation; restoration for seagrass and mangroves; development of propagation programmes for re-introduction into natural environment for selected protected species.

Priority 3

Investigating pollinators in Bermuda, triggered by decline of honey bee; this includes level of pollination by various pollinators, and identification of target species by pollinators.