“Sound of Science”
Bermuda Whale Song Project
The EVOLUTION OF WHALE SONG IN BERMUDA
RESEARCH PERMIT / PROTECTED SPECIES LICENSE NO. 2022031701
After several years of planning, in the spring of 2022, a new project collaboration between The Nonsuch Expeditions, The Centre for Cetacean Research & Conservation, and Cornell University has been launched. This timely project brings us back to the place where humpback whale song was first recorded.
Bermuda has a long history of scientific studies of whales, including their songs. Frank Watlington, a Bermudian, recorded humpback whale songs in the 1950s while working with the US Navy. The Bermuda recording “Solo Whale” was a vinyl record insert in National Geographic Magazine in 1979. Sharing the song was instrumental in the “Save the Whales” movement back then. Our initial project focus is to capture current recordings of Bermuda whalesong, compare them with historical recordings and examine the song trends and phrases between the North Atlantic and the South Pacific.
Bermuda, once again, will be the focal point.
If you would like to arrange a talk or presentation to learn more about the project and Nan’s three decades of wild whale experiences around the world, please contact: jp@nonsuchexpeditions.com or nan@whaleresearch.org or call phone # 333-5555
To learn more visit: http://www.nonsuchisland.com/whales