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November 30, 2023
61-year-old Pennsylvania man dies while snorkelling off Castaway Cay

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police on Abaco are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 61-year-old man from Warminster, Pennsylvania. Initial reports state that around 12:45 pm on Wednesday, the deceased, a passenger aboard a cruise ship, encountered breathing issues while snorkeling in the waters of Castaway Cay. Despite the lifeguards' rescue efforts and the [...]

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May 12, 2023
Let's Swim Bahamas' top achievers take part Let's Swim Bahamas' in snorkel experience

For the last few years, Let's Swim Bahamas has recognized the top swimmers from the academic year by taking students on a snorkel experience, with Blue Adventures by Stuart Cove. For most of the primary students, it is the first time they have snorkeled in the sea, and for many, having been on a boat.

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July 06, 2019
American attacked by shark on Abaco

An American tourist was bitten by a shark in waters off Nippers Beach, Guana Cay, Thursday evening, police reported.

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July 17, 2019
American leaves hospital after attack by reef shark

NEARLY a month after being bitten by a shark while in the waters off Waderick Wells Cay, 50-year-old American Salvador Ruiz has been discharged from a Florida hospital.

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July 12, 2019
'Tourists take risks when they go to swim with wild animals'

A TOUR boat operator said yesterday tourists and visitors assume risk when they snorkel, adding despite increased shark incidents the industry will survive...

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April 18, 2024
BNT Invites the Public to Explore Parks for Free During National Parks Day on April 20th

This Saturday, April 20th, people can visit and explore national parks around The Bahamas for free during National Parks Day with The Bahamas National Trust (BNT).

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February 28, 2024
Deputy Prime Minister discusses BAMSI's role in growth of Sustainable Tourism

OUTLINING A VISION for the future of Sustainable Green Tourism and agricultural development in the Bahamas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism the Hon. I. Chester Cooper announced the Government’s plan to introduce Innovate242, an agricultural vehicle centered around containerized farming, and utilize the Bahamas Agriculture & Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) as the training and skill...

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February 06, 2024
Environment Minister presents Strategies for Sustainable Environmental practices at UB Conclave

In his remarks at the University of the Bahamas’ (UB) Conservation Conclave, the Hon. Vaughn Miller, Minister of the Environment and Natural Resources presented five strategies for sustainable environmental practices. These strategies, said Minister Miller, aim to create a “holistic” and “adaptive” conservation model for The Bahamas, addressing the unique environmental challenges and fos...

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January 26, 2024
BREEF, BahWEN host 5th marine conservation workshop for law enforcement officers

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) in partnership with The Bahamas Wildlife Enforcement Network (BahWEN) and the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) hosted its fifth week-long Marine Conservation Workshop from the 15 to 19 January 2024, at the HMBS Coral Harbour Base. The long-term objectives of the environmental education workshop are [...]

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January 25, 2024
Gold Rock Beach Once Again Recognized Among Top Caribbean Natural Attractions

Grand Bahama’s beloved Gold Rock Beach is named among the 25 best beaches in the Caribbean to visit in 2024 by The Caribbean Journal.

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