BioQuest
@BioQuestNGO
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A global NGO focused on biodiversity conservation using genomics, starting with Caribbean signature species
Bermuda
Joined November 2023
🎥 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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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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RT @BermudaCahowCam: 8:45 1/27 Good morning from Nonsuch Island. There is one adult Cahow and one egg in each of the CahowCam burrows. http…
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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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🌍 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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Captive breeding, habitat restoration, and local involvement are giving the Bermuda Skink a fighting chance. 🙌 Let’s keep the momentum going to ensure its survival for generations. Together, we can make a difference! 💚 (2/2)
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🌿 What is rewilding? Rewilding restores ecosystems by reintroducing native species & letting nature heal itself. 🐦 #Rewilding #Conservation #NonsuchIsland #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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🌿 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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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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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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🌍 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_Bermuda
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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
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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: #CahowSeason
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🐦 The Bermuda Longtail is a true icon of the island’s skies, nesting on rugged cliffs to raise its chicks in safety. With a population in decline, let’s work to protect their habitats and ensure they continue to soar. 🌍💚 #BermudaLongtail #BioQuest #Conservation
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Your smartphone = a scientific tool. With apps like iNaturalist and eBird, you can help scientists track biodiversity, monitor wildlife, and protect ecosystems—all from your backyard. 🌿📱 Be a citizen scientist today! #Biodiversity #CitizenScience
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RT @Wise_Ancestors: Why are we developing a #genetic test for the Critically Endangered Bermuda Cedar tree with @BioQuestNGO, @nanopore, @B…
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🔬 What do you get when you sequence 42 Cahow genomes? ….The blueprint for saving one of the rarest seabirds on Earth. 🌎 Stay tuned as we analyze their DNA to guide conservation efforts in Bermuda. 🐦 #FutureOfConservation #CahowGenome
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Invasive species can outcompete native species and disrupt ecosystems, leading to a loss of biodiversity and harm to the environment. Monitoring and controlling invasive species is crucial for protecting native wildlife. #BioQuest #ProtectWildlife
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