There are whales everywhere I look: within arm’s reach, in all directions—and checking me out with their huge eyes. Mesmerized by one coming directly toward me, I almost leap out of the water when I realize another whale is casually swimming between my legs.
Great Barrier Reef diving couldn’t get any better than this! Read on for my experience swimming with dwarf minke whales.
Read MoreThese incredible animals are able to modify the environment around them and help:
Minimise the effects of climate change.
Support healthy commercial fisheries.
Support thriving marine tourism industries.
In the Southern Ocean alone, the 12,000 or so sperm whales found there enrich the iron-poor waters with their poop, allowing phytoplankton to bloom and minimising the impacts of climate change. These sperm whales remove 200 000 tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere each year!
Find our more about whales in my latest infographic for LiveAboard.com.
It’s a great resource for adults and children to learn about:
How whales support the health of our oceans and minimise climate change.
Current threats to whales.
How you can contribute to whale conservation from home.
Click on the image below to get your copy now.
