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 of the Antarctic, providing a brief glimpse into the Minke's world.
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Volvo Ocean Race Team Witnesses Rare Whale Encounter on Stage 4
We've been following the Volvo Ocean Race closely since it first started back in October, and currently the ships are en route to Hong Kong on the 4th stage of the round-the-world race. Currently, the teams are locked in a tight formation with just 12 miles separating them as they pass through the doldrums on the Indian Ocean on their way to the next stage finish. That's a far cry from the difficulties they faced in the Southern Ocean just a few short weeks back.
But perhaps the most interesting and exciting news isn't about the competition at all – at least not directly. A few days back, Team Vestas 11 Hour Racing had quite an encounter at sea, and they managed to capture it on the video you'll find below.
The clip was shot by Amory Ross, a reporter who is currently embedded with the crew. Using a drone, he was able to capture footage of a whale feeding frenzy just off the coast of the Solomon Islands. The sight is so rare, that whale researchers have already contacted Vestas to see if they can study the footage for future research. If you look closely, you'll even be able to spot sharks in the water too.
This is a good reminder that while the VOR is a competition that spans the globe, the teams also have some amazing encounters along the way. To check out this rare site, watch the video below.
But perhaps the most interesting and exciting news isn't about the competition at all – at least not directly. A few days back, Team Vestas 11 Hour Racing had quite an encounter at sea, and they managed to capture it on the video you'll find below.
The clip was shot by Amory Ross, a reporter who is currently embedded with the crew. Using a drone, he was able to capture footage of a whale feeding frenzy just off the coast of the Solomon Islands. The sight is so rare, that whale researchers have already contacted Vestas to see if they can study the footage for future research. If you look closely, you'll even be able to spot sharks in the water too.
This is a good reminder that while the VOR is a competition that spans the globe, the teams also have some amazing encounters along the way. To check out this rare site, watch the video below.
Video: Rare Drone Footage of a Blue Whale
Blue whales are amongst the rarest and most elusive animals on the planet, and while they had been brought to the brink of extinction, they seem to slowly be making their way back from the edge. This video gives us an amazing look at one of these creatures from a drone's eye view. The clip shows us how the blue whale eats as it goes about its life in the ocean. As the largest creature ever known to inhabit the Earth, it is quite a sight, and one that I was fortunate enough to see on my recent visit to the Southern Ocean. Check it out for yourself below.
Video: Get a Whale's Eye View of Antarctica
As part of a research project to study and protect whales in the Southern Ocean, researchers have attached noninvasive cameras and sensors to some humpbacks. This has allowed them to track the animals and learn more about their habits. It has also allowed them to capture footage like that found in this short clip, which follows a whale as it zips through the water just off the coast of Antarctica. It is a unique and beautiful way to get a look at that part of the world as only a whale sees it.
Video: The Aurora and the Whales - 3 Days in Tromsø, Norway
This stunning video was shot over three days in the village of Tromsø, Norway and it features two of the things that most people visit that place to see – the Northern Lights and the Whales. At nearly a half-hour in length, it is a bit on the long side, but the images that you'll see are simply beautiful. You'll catch a glimpse of large pods of whales as they pass through the waters during the day, and the enchanting Norwegian sky set aglow by the aurora borealis at night. If you have time, watch it from beginning to end, enjoying the music that was selected as the soundtrack. If it's a bit too much to take in one sitting, at least sample some of the footage. It is definitely worth a look.
The Aurora & The Whales: 3 days in Tromsø from Philip Bloom on Vimeo.
Video: Clever Seal Avoids Death by Jumping into Boat
What's a desperate seal to do when being hunted by orcas? Why jump into a passing boat to avoid certain death of course! That's exactly what happens in this video, which was shot by an amateur filmmaker (witness the use of vertical video) who caught a pod of orcas hunting a seal who ultimately decides his best course of action is to leave the water altogether and hitch a ride on their boat. Warning: some of the language in the clip is a bit salty, but it is still amazing to watch nonetheless.
Video: Blue Whales Off Iceland
This short, but sweet, video takes us off the coast of Iceland where we get the opportunity to spot one of the rarest and most elusive animals on the planet – the blue whale. At almost 30 meters (98 feet) in length, and weighing over 150 tons, this is the largest creature ever known to inhabit the Earth. Seeing one is a rare treat indeed, but we get to watch one thanks to this clip. Enjoy!
The blue whale of Iceland from Arnaud Muller on Vimeo.
Video: Whale Encounters Don't Come Any Closer Than This!
We've seen some interesting whale encounters captured on video over the years, but none of them are as close as this one. A feeding humpback wandered into Knudson Cove in Ketchikan, Alaska and when it breached it was right inside the harbor. It isn't often that you see a whale this closely, let alone capture it on video. Wow!