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@bioquestngo

A global NGO focused on biodiversity conservation using genomics, starting with Caribbean signature species

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🌊 Cahow season is here! Bermuda’s iconic seabirds are back at Nonsuch Island for nesting season. From Nov through spring, watch them nest, lay eggs (Jan), and hatch chicks (Feb). 📺 Tune into the CahowCams to witness this wildlife event: nonsuchisland.com/live-cahow-cam #CahowSeason

🌊 Cahow season is here! Bermuda’s iconic seabirds are back at Nonsuch Island for nesting season. From Nov through spring, watch them nest, lay eggs (Jan), and hatch chicks (Feb).

📺 Tune into the CahowCams to witness this wildlife event: nonsuchisland.com/live-cahow-cam

#CahowSeason
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The Bermuda Skink 🦎, critically endangered & unique to Bermuda, needs our protection. Let’s work together to preserve its habitat and keep this rare reptile thriving for generations. 🌍 Follow us for updates on Bermuda’s wildlife! #Conservation #EndangeredSpecies #BioQuest

The Bermuda Skink 🦎, critically endangered & unique to Bermuda, needs our protection. Let’s work together to preserve its habitat and keep this rare reptile thriving for generations. 🌍 Follow us for updates on Bermuda’s wildlife! #Conservation #EndangeredSpecies #BioQuest
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🌍 Rewilding Bermuda: Nonsuch Island’s 60+ year effort has restored 90% native species, a stark contrast to the mainland’s 95% introduced plants. This is what a thriving ecosystem looks like. 🌿 📺 Hear BioQuest Director Jean-Pierre Rouja share its impact. Nonsuch Expeditions

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BioQuest’s work in protecting Bermuda’s coastal habitats helps combat the effects of fragmentation, ensuring species have the space they need to thrive. 🏞️ #HabitatFragmentation #Conservation #BioQuest #ProtectHabitats

BioQuest’s work in protecting Bermuda’s coastal habitats helps combat the effects of fragmentation, ensuring species have the space they need to thrive. 🏞️

#HabitatFragmentation #Conservation #BioQuest #ProtectHabitats
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The Cahow’s survival isn’t just about numbers—it’s about diversity. 🌍🧬 Our research is unlocking the secrets of the Cahow’s genetic makeup, helping protect this endangered bird. #ConservationGenetics #BioQuest #Cahow

The Cahow’s survival isn’t just about numbers—it’s about diversity. 🌍🧬 Our research is unlocking the secrets of the Cahow’s genetic makeup, helping protect this endangered bird.

#ConservationGenetics #BioQuest #Cahow
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🌿 Meet one of our youngest citizen scientists—exploring the wild and learning about nature, one step at a time. 🌎 You don’t need a lab coat to make discoveries—just curiosity and a love for the world around you. 💛 Follow us for ways to get involved! #CitizenScience #BioQuest

🌿 Meet one of our youngest citizen scientists—exploring the wild and learning about nature, one step at a time. 🌎 You don’t need a lab coat to make discoveries—just curiosity and a love for the world around you. 💛

Follow us for ways to get involved!

#CitizenScience #BioQuest
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🌍 A Sanctuary for Balance: Nonsuch Island’s Ecosystem 📺 Watch our Director dive into how Nonsuch Island continues to inspire biodiversity restoration in Bermuda. #NonsuchIsland #BermudaWildlife #Rewilding #BioQuest #ConservationSuccess

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🌿 What is rewilding? Rewilding restores ecosystems by reintroducing native species & letting nature heal itself. 🐦 #Rewilding #Conservation #NonsuchIsland #BioQuest

🌿 What is rewilding?

Rewilding restores ecosystems by reintroducing native species & letting nature heal itself. 🐦

#Rewilding #Conservation #NonsuchIsland #BioQuest
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🌍 The Power of Bird Genomes: Jason Howard, MiRXES scientist & former Bird 10K Project coordinator, shares insights on bird genomes in vocal learning & conservation. His work informs our Cahow research, bridging global expertise & local conservation. 🐦 #BioQuest

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Diamondback Terrapins thrive in Bermuda’s mangrove habitats. At BioQuest, our research provides vital insights, empowering conservationists to act faster and protect species with the help of local lab resources. 💚 #ConservationInAction #DiamondbackTerrapin

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Sunbathers with a Purpose ☀️ Bermuda Skinks aren’t just catching rays; they’re absorbing vital warmth to power their daily activities. This essential sunbathing helps regulate their body temperature, keeping them agile and alert. 🌞 #ConservationInAction #EndangeredSpecies

Sunbathers with a Purpose ☀️

Bermuda Skinks aren’t just catching rays; they’re absorbing vital warmth to power their daily activities.

This essential sunbathing helps regulate their body temperature, keeping them agile and alert. 🌞 

#ConservationInAction #EndangeredSpecies
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🎥 Play Two Truths and a Lie! 🐚 Spotlight on the Dwarf Blue Leg Hermit Crab. They’re tiny and colorful—but can you spot the lie? Drop your guess below! 🌊🦀 #TwoTruthsAndALie #DwarfBlueLegHermitCrab #MarineBiodiversity #BioQuest

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🔍 Ever noticed the funky polka dots on the Dwarf Blue Leg Hermit Crab’s eyes? These stylish markings are more than just cute; they’re crucial for sensing light and movement underwater. 🌊🦀 #NatureIsArt #DwarfBlueLegHermitCrab #CoolCritters 📸: Nonsuch Expeditions

🔍 Ever noticed the funky polka dots on the Dwarf Blue Leg Hermit Crab’s eyes? 

These stylish markings are more than just cute; they’re crucial for sensing light and movement underwater. 🌊🦀 

#NatureIsArt #DwarfBlueLegHermitCrab #CoolCritters 

📸: Nonsuch Expeditions
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The Bermuda Skink is tiny, rare, and full of surprises! 🦎✨ Baby skinks flash bright blue tails to trick predators—if a hungry bird grabs the tail, they drop it and escape! 🏃💨 No worries, though… they grow a new one. Talk about a built-in backup plan! #BermudaSkink

The Bermuda Skink is tiny, rare, and full of surprises! 🦎✨

Baby skinks flash bright blue tails to trick predators—if a hungry bird grabs the tail, they drop it and escape! 🏃💨 No worries, though… they grow a new one. Talk about a built-in backup plan! #BermudaSkink
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🐌 From “Extinct” to Epic Comeback! The Lesser Bermuda Land Snail was once thought to be gone forever—until thousands were reintroduced to the wild! 🌿 At just 9mm, these tiny snails play a BIG role in Bermuda’s ecosystem. Small but mighty! 💪🏼 📸: Nonsuch Expeditions

🐌 From “Extinct” to Epic Comeback!

The Lesser Bermuda Land Snail was once thought to be gone forever—until thousands were reintroduced to the wild! 🌿 At just 9mm, these tiny snails play a BIG role in Bermuda’s ecosystem.

Small but mighty! 💪🏼 

📸: <a href="/Nonsuch_Bermuda/">Nonsuch Expeditions</a>
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🌱 What is Ecological Restoration? It’s the process of bringing ecosystems back to life—restoring native plants, habitats, and balance. Nonsuch Island proves it works! With BioQuest’s genomic research + Nonsuch Expeditions’ hands-on efforts, conservation is action. 🌿

🌱 What is Ecological Restoration? It’s the process of bringing ecosystems back to life—restoring native plants, habitats, and balance.

Nonsuch Island proves it works! With BioQuest’s genomic research + Nonsuch Expeditions’ hands-on efforts, conservation is action. 🌿
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Bermuda’s wildlife is full of secrets—until now! With genetic research, we’re unlocking the stories of species like the Cahow and Bermuda Skink to better inform those working hard to protect them. Because when we understand their DNA, we can secure their future. 🔬✨