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In recent years, drone footage has proven to be an incredible way of getting straight to the heart of certain issues. Thanks to this technology, we have been able to witness just how shocking California’s drought has become, understand the full extent of the damage that has been done by palm oil plantations, and gain a closer insight into the lives of wild killer whales than was ever possible before. This method of filming seems to have been a constant source of delight to cetacean-watchers of all kinds. It has captured countless up-close sightings of dolphin families and rare whales, in addition to documenting the interesting interactions that can occur between wild cetaceans and boaters.
And now, the Canadian Broadcasting Commission (CBC) has released a video, which shows a large group of beluga whales swimming, jumping, and generally revelling in the joy of being free. The footage was captured by wildlife photographer Nansen Weber in Nunavut’s Cunningham Inlet, Canada. “This drone actually allowed me a new perspective of seeing what they’re doing,” Weber said. “You can clearly see all the mothers and calves. You can see rubbing. They’re just having a huge party.”
He hopes that this video, as well as the rest of his work, will help people to understand the vital importance of preserving this area and its wildlife: “I think it’s important that people know that pristine places like this beluga place, is one of a kind in the world. It’s something we should look into and hopefully save, because it might not be there in the future.”
There is no doubt that the video is absolutely breathtaking – watch it and prepare to gasp!
Gemma Rawson