Their special creatures symbolise the fast and slow travel which makes this part of the world unique, so today we give you Bermuda the whale and the snail.
Who knew, and who knew that this North Atlantic idyll of an island was where we got the world’s earliest recorded whale song in 1949.
Or that they saved a tiny mollusc once thought lost to extinction.
Now we haven’t always thought of whales as quite as blubberful as they’re depicted in Free Willy and were guided more back in the day by the hunt for Moby-Dick.
We have post-war marine scientists t0 thank for our change in perceptions for these intelligent giants of the ocean.
When nearly 80 years ago, in 1949, in Bermuda’s scientists captured what is now recognised as the world’s earliest recorded whale song.
Things that go hump
Today, humpback whales continue to migrate through Bermuda’s surrounding waters each spring.
Offering visitors the chance to witness these majestic creatures on dedicated whale-watching tours.
Go To Bermuda offer experiences and excursions that ensure that travellers can safely encounter whales in their natural habitat while supporting ongoing marine conservation efforts.
Of course, not everything in and around Bermuda goes at whale’s pace with the laid-back Bermudas known for going at a snail’s pace.
Including the snail.
All hail to the snail
Thanks to the dedicated work of conservationists, the endemic Bermuda land snail has made a full recovery.
Through habitat restoration, breeding programmes, and careful ecological management, the species now thrives in protected reserves.
Which has been celebrated internationally.
Including by the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
And stands as a testament to what sustained conservation action can achieve.
Bermuda sorts
So for all those who choose Bermuda for its sun, rum, beaches and carnival.
Add its conservation story and the chance to…
- Witness humpback whales during peak migration
- Snorkel in crystal-clear waters alive wit
h marine life for the adventurous - Explore nature reserves where endangered species are recovering
- Learn about Bermuda’s pledge to eco-tourism and sustainability