Bermuda's Elbow Beach Launches New Underwater Experience

  • September 19, 2013
Bermuda's Elbow Beach Launches New Underwater Experience
The Adventure Camp at Elbow Beach, in association with The Bermuda Zoological Society (BZS) and Bermuda Reef Ecosystem Analysis and Monitoring Programme (BREAM) provides budding marine-biologists the opportunity to participate in an on-going underwater research project.

The Reef Watch program invites guests to explore Bermuda's extensive coral reef system on a half-mile stretch of ocean along the shores of Elbow Beach. Reef Watch participants will enjoy a training class with BREAM Chief Scientist, Dr. Thaddeus Murdoch, where they will learn how to identify various forms of underwater life and how to collect data using specially designed underwater equipment. With their snorkel gear in check, guests will head into the waters off Elbow Beach to start their scientific experience where they are sure to encounter large schools of parrotfish, blue tangs and other colourful forms of marine life.

The Reef Watch program is available from 15 September to 30 November 2013 and 1 April to 31 May 2014. Priced at USD 200 per person, the underwater experience includes:

•Two-hour Reef Watch training class and snorkelling equipment
•Reef Watch t-shirt and certificate of participation
•Transportation to alternative reef sites if required
•USD 25 donation to Reef Watch

This program is subject to availability and weather conditions and is for persons 12 years or older. Prior snorkelling experience is mandatory. A minimum number of participants required.

To arrange a booking with the Reef Watch program, please call +1 (441) 239 6849. For more information or to make a room reservation at Elbow Beach, Bermuda, please call +1 (441) 236 3535 or email ebbda-reservations@mohg.com. Room rates start at USD 425 per night plus taxes and daily resort fee.

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