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Two Whale Films To Be Screened On April 16
Two whale documentaries by director Andrew Stevenson will be screened back-to-back at Speciality Cinema on April 16 at 7.00pm. Mr. Stevenson said, “‘Where the Whales Sing’ was completed in 2010. 60 minutes long, it won numerous awards including ‘Best Underwater Filmmaker’ at the 2010 BLUE Ocean Film festival in Monterey,... Read more of this article
Photos: Humpback Whales In Bermuda Waters
March and April see humpback whales traveling to their more northern feeding grounds, often passing by Bermuda as they do, with the photos below capturing some of their activity. A Government spokesperson previously said, “As humpback whales travel from the warm Caribbean waters to their northern feeding grounds in North America, Greenland, and Iceland,... Read more of this article
‘Whales In Bermuda’ Commemorative Stamp
The Bermuda Post Office [BPO] issued its second commemorative stamp release of the year, saying this “stunning collection highlights the North Atlantic humpback whales that migrate past Bermuda annually.” A Government spokesperson said, “Centuries of global commercial whaling decimated cetacean populations. However, a worldwide moratorium... Read more of this article
BZS Offering Whale Watching Tours
BZS Whale Watching Tours return in March and April, and “a BZS Educator and naturalist onboard each tour, bringing an unmatched depth of insight into the behaviour and biology of these majestic creatures.” A spokesperson said, “The whales are back! We know our spring marine visitors have been making a steady appearance in the waters... Read more of this article
Humpback Whale Migration Corridor Approved
A Sargasso Sea Commission supported proposal for a humpback whale migratory corridor passing Bermuda has been formally approved. A spokesperson said, “The ‘Important Marine Mammal Area’ [IMMA] stretches from the West Indies to the Barents Sea, covering the annual migratory route for North Atlantic humpback whales based on satellite telemetry analysis. “IMMAs... Read more of this article
BUEI Kids Hour Saturdays: Humpback Whales
The BUEI’s ‘Kids Hour Saturdays’ on April 20, 2024, will showcase the Humpback Whale with a screening and book reading for children aged 5-12. A spokesperson said, “The mighty Humpback Whale will be the focus for The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute’s [BUEI] ‘Kids Hour Saturdays’ on April 20th, 2024. “‘Kids Hours Saturdays’... Read more of this article
BUEI Talks To Host Humpback Whales Exhibit
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] announced the opening of a new exhibit entitled, ‘Majestic Migrations: A Look into The Humpback Whales of Bermuda’, located in the Ocean Discovery Centre at BUEI. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is excited to announce the opening of a new exhibit... Read more of this article
First Humpback Whale Of 2024 Identified
The WhalesBermuda team has made the first identification of a humpback whale in 2024, with the sighting of a whale that had previously been seen in 2016. Andrew Stevenson said, “Saturday was finally a calm but overcast, chilly winter day. We spent ten hours on the water and found and identified one whale, a whale we had previously seen on April... Read more of this article
Local Filmmaker To Screen Whales Films
[Written by Stephen Wright] Whale researcher Andrew Stevenson will screen his two award-winning documentaries, ‘Where the Whales Sing’ and ‘The Secret Lives of the Humpbacks’ at the Speciality Cinema and Grill in Hamilton on Monday [December 4]. It will be the first time both documentaries are screened back-to-back, starting at 6.30 pm, with... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda Wildlife Virtual Photo Gallery
Today [March 3] marks World Wildlife Day, and Bernews’ latest Virtual Art Gallery showcases a spectacular display of Bermuda’s wildlife; from humpback whales, sea turtles, the iconic longtail and lively lizards scurrying around, this collection of stunning photos offers a unique glimpse into the beauty of the island’s inhabitants... Read more of this article
Video: BTA Highlights Humpback Whales
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] has released a video titled ‘The Tale of the Bermuda Whale,’ noting that “humpback whales are a sight to be seen during their annual retreat to Bermuda’s waters.” The video’s description says, “The humpback whales are a sight to be seen during their annual retreat to Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Stevenson Humpback Documentary Wins Award
Bermudian filmmaker Andrew Stevenson’s new up-close-and-personal look at the gentle sea giants which migrate through the island’s waters every spring scooped one of the top awards at a leading environmental film festival this week [Oct 22].. Directed and produced by Mr. Stevenson and filmed entirely off Bermuda, The Secret Lives of Humpbacks... Read more of this article
