, a documentary featuring the legendary exploits of Bermuda's world-renowned diver, has its premiere at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute in the coming weeks.

The documentary has already shown in selected museums across the United States, highlighted for the innovative technology drawn on in its production ? a combination of the High Definition (HD) cinema format and the IMAX film experience.

"It was filmed in HD, which gives a newer, sharper image and greater resolution," explained Mr. Tucker's daughter Wendy, who serves as director of the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI).

"It's the way the filming industry is going. Clips of (the documentary) were shown at a conference out in San Francisco this past week because it was one of the first museum / aquarium films that had been done for an HD TV." The film is the latest in the World of Water Films series, produced by the BUEI and Boston's New England Aquarium. The series is distributed to not-for-profit aquariums, zoos, museums and science centres around the world ? an estimated audience of 13 million.

For this film however, two versions were shot ? one for television and the second, longer version, to be screened for the public in approximately two weeks.

According to Ms Tucker, her father, the BUEI and those involved with the project are "all pleased with the result".

"We're very honoured to have the film done," she said. "It's only focused on Bermuda and it's a nice record of what my father's done over the years (although) it's only one portion (of all he's accomplished).

"It's mostly what he's done in diving. It includes a little of the deep ocean work but doesn't include any of the international work that he has done. He thinks it's very nice."

Among his many accomplishments, Mr. Tucker is responsible for discovering more than 100 shipwrecks around the island. According to a BUEI spokesperson, the 79-year-old's extensive knowledge of the ocean has made him a popular subject with media around the world.

"Teddy has seen more of Bermuda's underwater life and treasures than anyone in the history of the island," the spokesperson said.

"His exploits have taken him around the world and he has been featured in numerous books and magazines world wide for over fifty years. (Magazines) such as and numerous dive magazines. He has been the subject of films and books, including a Royal Command Performance of the film, , made by Columbia Pictures and based on the Peter Benchley novel that was inspired by ? and dedicated to ? Teddy.

"The life, times and experiences of Teddy Tucker have been immortalised on film with (this) biography. This documentary offers a first hand look at the pioneering discoveries of one of Bermuda's most unique and accomplished heroes.

"Narrated by author and close friend Peter Benchley, produced in HD format, and including rarely seen underwater footage, this must-see film highlights the essence of Tucker's explorer's spirit."

Tickets for the much-heralded film are $50 with proceeds in aid of the Teddy Tucker Marine Scholarship, a programme established to encourage students' interest in the ocean. Those interested in tickets should contact the BUEI, 292-7219 or e-mail,