Immersion with sperm whales!
Passionate about marine mammals and especially their social behavior, it was last March that I went to the Indian Ocean in Mauritius to meet these colossi. Unaware that it was a hurricane period, the rain and the grayness did not prevent me from meeting these giants. Dreaded, harpooned and exploited for its amber, it almost disappeared from our dear planet, we can say that it has come a long way!
This freediving champion with extraordinary physiological performances revealed many surprises to me both by his way of life and by his character ...
I was able to satisfy an old dream and take the time to concoct an original program focused on meeting the most feared (wrongly) marine mammals at the best period from November 16 to 26, 2012.
THE TRIP :
Faithful to the spirit of the stays that I organize, the meeting of sperm whales will take place in a responsible structure specializing in Whale Watching.
In order to increase the chances of meeting them, 5 days are dedicated to these marine mammals. The use of the hydrophone is essential to locate them.
We can observe them snorkeling (they don't like bubbles) and indulge in some snorkeling in the Big Blue!
Photographers are welcome, if they wish, I will pass on my experience and skills as an underwater photographer during this stay.
More than just tourists who came to observe these large marine mammals, we will also be actors in this original expedition.
In partnership with the structure that will receive us, our images (terrestrial and underwater / if you agree) will be used to enrich a database, because an identification study of these cetaceans is underway.
There is no scuba diving in this program but they are still possible. Honestly, I was not thrilled by the funds, and I was a bit unsatisfied ...
During the 3 remaining days, à la carte, we will be able to redo sperm whale outings, devote ourselves to visiting the island, discover its culture, its capital, its temples and its landscapes breathtaking.
You can also choose to relax and enjoy a massage in the excellent SPA of the Tamarin hotel located feet in the water, facing the bay of Rivière Noire where a colony of long-beaked dolphins has taken up residence 😉
A trip distributed by the agency: Key Largo
Cost of the stay: From 2090 Euros
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(Photos and text: Géraldine Pahaut)
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3 comments
completely agree - I spend my holidays chasing them ...
nevertheless specify for the form:
there are 5 fatal attacks per year! attacks with lesser consequences there are between 100 and 200 to my knowledge….
Kjeld
9 July 2012,
For those who wish to participate in this adventure, and discover the mysterious universe of these colossi, remember to quickly contact the Key Largo agency.
Some places are still available but it is for the air that we must hurry ...
😉
All that nice!