When it comes to spotting whales out on the ocean, it’s tough to have an encounter closer than this one. The video—which is very short—features a man in a kayak fishing on open water when a very large whale surface right next to him. That alone is worth the watch, but seeing the size of … Read more
Earlier in the week I shared a story about how an Antarctic tour vessel helps definitively prove the existence of a new species of killer whales. The so-called Type D orca has distinct characteristics that distinguish it from its cousins, and up until the creatures have been incredibly elusive. Now however, we have some amazing … Read more
Antarctic tourism is sometimes criticized for taking well-heeled travelers to the frozen continent, a place that has a fragile ecosystem to say the least. But, it turns out that the ships that operate in the Southern Ocean can also play an active part in collecting important research data too. No more is this evident than … Read more
It doesn’t take too long to understand why this video is a GoPro Award winner. It takes us out onto the water for a little snorkeling and diving session, during which we plunge deep into a sardine run. But it isn’t those tiny fishes that we’re keeping an eye out for, but instead the larger … Read more
South Georgia Island holds a special place in my heart, having visited it for the first time last year and with its deep ties to the story of Ernest Shackleton. But, it has an amazing story of its own. A story of resiliency and the return of life. At one point, man had done what … Read more
There is nothing like encountering a whale up close and personally. These giant, majestic creatures are amazing to watch and can provide travelers with amazing memories. Take for example the people onboard the Taz, a whale-watching boat operating out on Pleasant Island Reef near Gustavus, Alaska. They may have gotten a little closer than they … Read more
A group of whale watchers off the coast of Australia got more than they bargained for when this large humpback breached right next to their boat. The clip below captures the moment perfectly, which was followed by a massive wave dousing the passengers. When it comes to whale encounters, its tough to get much closer … Read more
When most of us think about how drones are used, the first thing that usually comes to mind is filmmaking and aerial photography. But, these handy little flying machines can be used for a lot more things than just that, including assisting in conservation efforts. This video provides one example of just that, as drones … Read more
I’ve posted a lot of doom and gloom stories about the environment in recent months, including reports of warming oceans, increased greenhouse gasses, and the breaking up of massive ice slabs in the Antarctic. Well, for once, we have some good news to report as a new study indicates that marine life on the endangered … Read more
The Minke Whale is one of the least studied and understood species in the whale family and in an effort to get to know them better, researchers recently attached a camera to one of the creatures as it swam in the waters of the Southern Ocean. The video below gives us a whale’s eye view … Read more