The Moorings Programme (Eco Friendly)

Environmentally friendly moorings have been installed on the reef at a number of popular dive and snorkel sites around Bermuda. Boaters can tie up to these and avoid anchoring on, and possibly damaging, the reefs. 

The majority of the environmentally friendly moorings are in protected areas and these moorings also identify the areas as 'No Fishing' zones. 

The environmentally friendly Bermuda Moorings Program is supported by grants from the Atlantic Conservation Partnership to the Bermuda Zoological Society,  with such grants made possible through the generosity of the  Ernest E. Stempel Foundation.  These grants provide for the materials, creation, deployment and maintenance of the moorings by a specialized local marine contractor.  Moorings have been set up at several popular dive sites and open wreck locations around Bermuda, allowing boaters to secure their vessels without anchoring directly on the reefs, which can cause damage. The majority of these eco-friendly moorings are situated in protected areas, designated as "No Fishing" zones, and have been safeguarded by legislation for over 25 years.   The Bermuda Zoological Society also provides administrative and technical support to this Program.

If you have questions or concerns about any of these moorings please contact Philippe Rouja at pmrouja@gov.bm or call our office at (441) 236 4201.