Caitlyn Mitchell, a University of Delaware senior from Smyrna, joined a January expedition of UDel’s College of Earth, Ocean and Environment to the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences to study coral reefs and shipwrecks.

On Saturday, April 27, twenty-four teams from eight schools—including a new team from Impact Mentoring Academy—met at the National Sports Centre for the 2019 Marine Advanced Technology in Education [MATE] Bermuda Regional Remotely Operated Vehicle [ROV] Challenge.

The Minister of Education Diallo Rabain congratulated all schools and students who participated in the 2019 Marine Advanced Technology in Education [MATE] Bermuda Regional Remotely Operated Vehicle [ROV] Challenge which was held on April 27th. Read more.

Invasive lionfish (Pterois volitans and P. miles) are now ubiquitous throughout the Caribbean and Western Atlantic on both shallow and deep reefs. While many invasive species disrupt natural ecosystems by spreading disease or competing for food and habitat, lionfish are particularly problematic owing to their voracious appetites and high reproductive capacities.

BIOS is looking forward to collaborating with Warwick Academy on developing programs and learning opportunities for their new Marine Science Facility. Both BIOS and Warwick Academy see the value of providing the next generation with a variety of classroom and field-based learning opportunities in the STEM subjects, which then serve to strengthen Bermuda’s pool of talent and expertise.

The Government of Bermuda has “committed to protect at least 20% of their total Exclusive Economic Zone [EEZ] in marine protected areas [MPAs] while vowing to sustainably develop their Blue Economy,” the Government announced today.

Richard Smith, In Memoriam – remembering ‘Chief’

Both BIOS and Bermuda College are known for providing outstanding educational opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects for the island’s young people. While the Bermuda College is a degree-granting institution and BIOS is a not-for-profit research and education facility that focuses on training local students in primary, middle, and high school, both organizations have a similar goal: to provide the island’s children and young adults with the knowledge, skills, and experiences required for future success in academics and the workforce.

Sol Petroleum Bermuda Limited, exclusive licensed distributor of Esso branded fuels, donated $5,000 to the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] Ocean Academy Program.

With sadness, the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) has received news of the passing of former BIOS Trustee and Life Trustee, Mr. John R. H. (Jack) Lightbourn.