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The Bermuda Environment

June 11, 2007

The Bermuda Environment (ENV/BIO 221) summer course is cross listed in both environmental studies and biology. It investigates the complex ecology of the Bermuda islands, the impact that human habitation have on their natural history, and methods of addressing current environmental concerns. Major areas of study include coral reef and mangrove community ecology, fisheries and tourism impacts. The course is offered alternate summers and is taught by Donald A. Munson, Joseph H. McLain Professor of Environmental Studies, Director of the Environmental Studies Program, and Professor of Biology.

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View from Ferry Reach of the main building (Wright Hall) and associated laboratories of The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (formerly The Bermuda Biological Station for Research).
View from Ferry Reach of the main building (Wright Hall) and associated laboratories of The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (formerly The Bermuda Biological Station for Research).
Sian Faustini
Sian Faustini
Beginning of a snorkel at Harrington Sound. Note overhanging rock that can be dangerous.
Beginning of a snorkel at Harrington Sound. Note overhanging rock that can be dangerous.
Bernadette Loomis
Bernadette Loomis
R. V. Atlantic Explorer - the new deep water oceanographic research vessel associated with Thye Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences. The stern winch is for lowering/raising small submersible submarines.
R. V. Atlantic Explorer - the new deep water oceanographic research vessel associated with Thye Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences. The stern winch is for lowering/raising small submersible submarines.
Connor Gerken
Connor Gerken
Heading out of St. George's Harbour for a morning snorkel—Kelli Canada, Ashton Kluttz, Brandon Lessner, Laura Human, and Samantha Bulkilvish.
Heading out of St. George's Harbour for a morning snorkel—Kelli Canada, Ashton Kluttz, Brandon Lessner, Laura Human, and Samantha Bulkilvish.
Casey O'Connor, Connor Gerken, and Christopher Rommel on the beach at Nonsuch Island Nature Preserve.
Casey O'Connor, Connor Gerken, and Christopher Rommel on the beach at Nonsuch Island Nature Preserve.
Samantha Bulkilvish
Samantha Bulkilvish
Christopher Rommel on a rocky shoreline near Church Bay.
Christopher Rommel on a rocky shoreline near Church Bay.
Lecture by a tour guide on Nonsuch Island Nature Preserve, pointing out where damage to Bermuda cedar trees occurred.
Lecture by a tour guide on Nonsuch Island Nature Preserve, pointing out where damage to Bermuda cedar trees occurred.
Sonya Alexander
Sonya Alexander
On a bluff on Nonsuch Island Nature Preserve.
On a bluff on Nonsuch Island Nature Preserve.
Laura Human
Laura Human
The Nonsuch Island Nature Preserve tour guide explains construction of artificial burrows used to help the Bermuda Petrel come back from near extinction.
The Nonsuch Island Nature Preserve tour guide explains construction of artificial burrows used to help the Bermuda Petrel come back from near extinction.
Christopher Rommel
Christopher Rommel
The new logo of the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS).
The new logo of the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS).
On a bluff of Nonsuch Island Nature Preserve overlooking Castle Harbour.
On a bluff of Nonsuch Island Nature Preserve overlooking Castle Harbour.
Waiting their turn to climb back on board after a snorkel.
Waiting their turn to climb back on board after a snorkel.
Ashton Kluttz
Ashton Kluttz
A truck trip to snorkel in Walsingham Pond, a classic mangrove community.
A truck trip to snorkel in Walsingham Pond, a classic mangrove community.
South shore of Bermuda on a bluff overlooking Church Bay and associated cup reefs.
South shore of Bermuda on a bluff overlooking Church Bay and associated cup reefs.
Brandon Lessner
Brandon Lessner
Rebecca Lee and Bernadette Loomis on the beach at Church Bay.
Rebecca Lee and Bernadette Loomis on the beach at Church Bay.
Casey O'Connor
Casey O'Connor
Rebecca Lee
Rebecca Lee
The end of as long day on the stern of the R.V. Henry Stommel, the boat we used for all of our field trips.
The end of as long day on the stern of the R.V. Henry Stommel, the boat we used for all of our field trips.
Rebecca Lee and Sian Faustini relaxing.
Rebecca Lee and Sian Faustini relaxing.
Connor Gerken on the R. V. Henry Stommel heading out around the east end of the island to a snorkel at Natural Arches.
Connor Gerken on the R. V. Henry Stommel heading out around the east end of the island to a snorkel at Natural Arches.
Coming back from Natural Arches—Ashton Kluttz, Kelli Canada, Laura Human, Sonya Alexander, and Samantha Bulkilvish.
Coming back from Natural Arches—Ashton Kluttz, Kelli Canada, Laura Human, Sonya Alexander, and Samantha Bulkilvish.
The last snorkel—the group and "The Professor" coming in to Ferry Reach.
The last snorkel—the group and "The Professor" coming in to Ferry Reach.
Colleen Kelly
Colleen Kelly
Sian Faustini and Colleen Kelly testing the water at Church Bay.
Sian Faustini and Colleen Kelly testing the water at Church Bay.
Kelli Canada
Kelli Canada

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