Happy Bermuda Day - May 24th!

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Gray Snappers chase fry at the mouth of the natural tunnel at
Eastern Blue Cut, a marine protected area.

Bermuda Day; the first day Bermudians "take the plunge" literally and go for the first swim of summer!

Have a great weekend out on the water, at the beach, or in Town at the Parade!

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