The Humpback Whale Film & Research Project Bermuda was started in 2007 by Andrew Stevenson (pictured left) to study the humpbacks as they migrate by Bermuda and to document their lives with underwater high-definition video footage and underwater hydrophone recordings. The goal of the project is to broaden our knowledge of our oceans and these magnificent animals and to produce a 30-minute documentary for children about Bermuda’s marine environment. The project is endorsed by both Bermuda Government (Dept. of Conservation Services) and the Bermuda Zoological Society; and supported financially by a broad base of Bermuda’s residents, corporate sponsors and by volunteers who help in a myriad ways. The documentary will be completed by the end of 2009.

So keep a look out for the telltale spurts or the mighty splash of a breaching humpback and if you see one call us on 77SPOUT (777-7688), email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or log your sighting in directly to our forum.

A PDF of whale watching guidelines published by the Department of Conservation Services can be accessed from the top menu above.

If you see a boat harassing the whales contact the Fisheries Warden at 535-4615.

Underwater video footage of a humpback whale filmed by Andrew off Bermuda in Spring '07.