The Whale Encounter of a Lifetime

Jun 18, 2026
While undertaking Humpback Whale research on a beautiful day in Antarctica, our small boat of researchers were approached by a couple of curious individuals who then spent over an hour interacting with our team.

One of the best, most moving and special days of my entire life!

This is an excerpt from the short documentary, Whales in a Changing Ocean, available to watch in full for free here: • Whales in a Changing Ocean

Video by ‪@richardsidey‬ on assignment with ‪@ConservationInternational‬

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Richard Sidey and a scientific team encounter a group of curious humpback whales while conducting research in Antarctica. On a calm day in the Gerlache Strait, these massive marine mammals approach the researchers' zodiac, leading to an intimate and unexpected interaction that leaves the team in awe of the animal's behavior and spatial awareness.
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