
↑ A mother and calf rest and bond in shallow waters, a natural nursery providing protection from predators, such as orcas, and a safe space for the calf’s early development. It is these shallow waters that create perfect breeding and nursery grounds for southern right whales, which travel from subantarctic waters to breed and give birth.
A Whale of a Comeback Story: In Photos
Words and Images by Adriana Basques
When you think of Patagonia, an area encompassing parts of Chile and Argentina, you might envision jagged mountains, vast skies and rugged coastlines. However, the UNESCO World Heritage site of Península Valdés hides a secret. Beneath these waters lies the story of an ancient marine giant, the southern right whale.
January
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