DiveFilm Episode32 - "Tonga's Humpback Whales"
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join us as we travel to the kingdom of tonga to swim with the endangered southern humpback whales. in tonga, swimming with humpback whales is allowed under strict regulation. the kingdom has foregone the old days of whaling for an approach to the whales based on respect and eco-tourism.
pioneer whale cinematographer, chuck nicklin, discusses his experiences diving with and filming the whales of tonga as he shares footage from the recent expedition he led there to swim with the whales. whale guide, karen varndell of dive vava'u talks about the southern humpbacks and the threats they face today from whaling and pollution. whale guide buluno fifita describes his country's view of the importance of these magnificent animals, and what it was like for him the first time he swam with them. longtime underwater videographer, roger norman, tells what it's like to come eye to eye with a young humpback as he shares some of his footage of that incredible encounter. interviews and additional whale footage by mary lynn price and steve perez.
as iceland resumes openly hunting endangered fin whales in violation of international restrictions, and japan readies to illegally hunt endangered fin and humpback whales in the antarctic whale sanctuary, this podcast reminds us of the beauty and intelligence of these animals, and the importance of protecting them. support whale conservation. stop the killing of whales!
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