Drone Captures Amazing Video of Dolphins playing with Whales on Whale Watching Trip
A drone films a pair of migrating gray whales, who while engaging in courtship behavior, were joined by a playful pod of pacific white-sided dolphins. Enthusiastic passengers aboard a catamaran operated by Captain Dave’s Dolphin and Whale Safari watched the dolphins leap and "surf" in front of the two 30-ton animals. Meanwhile the whales, seemingly amused by the attention from the dolphins, twirled around and swam the "backstroke".
Captain Dave exclaimed, "This is the best video I have video seen of dolphins playing with whales!"
Thousands of gray whales are making their annual migration right now, one of the longest of any mammal. The whales travel from arctic waters near Alaska where they feed to the warm lagoons of Baja, Mexico, to mate and give birth. During their approximate 12,000-mile round trip journey, gray whales face threats including orcas and entanglement in fishing gear. Nearly 1,000 dolphins and whales die every day, worldwide, in fishing gear entanglement. Captain Dave Anderson organized Orange County's first whale disentanglement group and rescue team members have successfully disentangled several gray whales.
Dana Point is one of the best locations along the California coast to view the gray whale migration. The whales are often seen within a mile or two of the shoreline, and it is thought that they use Dana Point’s headlands as a navigational aid on their journey.
In early March Dana Point Harbor will celebrate the gray whale migration and other marine wildlife with the 47th annual Festival of Whales. Ocean-themed events and activities that have an emphasis on education and environmental responsibility attract over 100,000 visitors during the two weekends of the festival.
Filmed by drone operator Domenic Biagini
Music by Epidemic Sound (www.epidemicsou...)
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When I first saw these clips of dolphins play with bigger whales, I realized this is why they like to swim with the boats and ships. Been doing the same with the boat size whales before men were able to sail the high seas.
@johnvega2528
Жыл бұрын
They only swim with boat if they trust the humans on it they know exactly what their intentions are
These are the images that should drive each one of us to do that much more to keep them and their habitats safe
@tropicaldolphin4
4 жыл бұрын
Reef safe sunscreen is widely available now. If we all picked up a few pieces of plastic or any trash on each beach trip, the beaches would look so much better.🐋🐬
@SovietBall5
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing Whales is playing with Dolphins on This
@SovietBall5
3 жыл бұрын
@@tropicaldolphin4 Dolphin and Whale 🐬🐳🐋
@mmdirtyworkz
3 жыл бұрын
So what did you do?
@billdejean
2 жыл бұрын
Here here!!
Not surprised that these grey whales wanted to play and communicate. From what I've seen--greys are by far the most curious and kind hearted, and silly of the other huge whales. I love them!!!
@captdaveswhalewatching
2 жыл бұрын
Gray whales are now known as the "friendly whales", although that wasn't always the case.
So joyful to watch - perfect choice of music to accompany - thank you - enjoyed it immensely! This is a drone program I can support! What a glorious moment in nature you've captured for the rest of the world...Majestic.
That’s such a warm encounter to see captured on film. Two incredibly intelligent, sentient species, each enjoying the other’s company. And neither expected anything from the other. Neither cared that they were different. We humans should learn something from this.
@MissMolly3377
3 жыл бұрын
Why? Do you have a problem with people/animals that are different from you? I don't. Speak for yourself, please.
@kroakie4
3 жыл бұрын
I’m a stranger and your first words to me were rude. How would you feel if somebody you didn’t know took a shot in the dark at your character? You wouldn’t feel too good, would you? A combative and presumptuous attitude will garner you nothing but negativity. Conversely, you’ll be rewarded with cordiality, allies, and support if you use tact and courtesy. Respect isn’t free. Give it if you wish to receive it.
@davidburgess8347
2 жыл бұрын
@@kroakie4 This answer 100%.
The courting Grey Whales playing with the Pacific White Sided Dolphins, wonder if one of the Whales requested the dolphins to make the experience magical for the partner. :D (Just joking, I love the video come back to it when I am not feeling good)
I recently saw dolphins playing with mama and calf humpback whales out of the coast of El Salvador, I’m still in awe , can’t believe I got to see it. Just beautiful 🙏❤️
@captdaveswhalewatching
4 ай бұрын
That's incredible! What an amazing moment to have.
@claudetjd
4 ай бұрын
@@captdaveswhalewatching I will cherish that forever 🙏
I watched dolphins doing this with a couple of humpbacks off the beach in Forster NSW three days ago. Had never seen it before and a search brought me here.
I dream I am one of them but every time I wake up I'm still only human. One of the best clips I've seen of this kind of cetacean activity. Music perfect too. Congratulations.
@lalalalalala3246
4 жыл бұрын
It will be boring to be an animal dont you think?
@tuilorraine
4 жыл бұрын
@@lalalalalala3246 With sharks chasing you? Storms to shelter from? Your next meal still to be found? So many others of your species always around you to discuss the beauties of the universe? I bet sometimes they wish it was a bit more boring.
They’re playing tag youre it😂😂 i love cetaceans
Hang out with these whales.. don't end up as shark food. They are smart.
This made me cry. Thank you for sharing.
@EmilianoLoconsolo
5 жыл бұрын
same here.....pure beauty!!
So beautiful. I love all Cetaceans!!
@poe_the_hoe873
5 жыл бұрын
I do to there amazing
We've been going out with Captain Dave for years. Best way to see dolphins and whales in Southern California.
stunning! It fantastic watch
@captdaveswhalewatching
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
Wow, that is such a special moment! Thanks for sharing!
Spectacular! Just wonderful, I tell you! ❤️🐋🐳🐬💞
This is so beautiful
Captain Dave and crew capture the most amazing things ... this is breathtaking to watch, thank you!
When your favorite cousin shows up to the BBQ
This is absolutely beautiful! One of the best videos ever!
Africkingmazing! Just awesome! I love this video! 😍❤️💝🐳🐋🏆🥇
Magnificent....Absotudilly Fintastical 💜🐬💜🐋💜
Wonderful & joyful to watch ... Thank you!
@captdaveswhalewatching
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, too!
They’re having joy! 😊
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Breathtaking footage!
That IS amazing!!🐳💕
Most beautiful movment....❤❤❤
@captdaveswhalewatching
3 жыл бұрын
You are so kind
Thanks for sharing - so breathtaking!
Wow!!!!...Amazing footage
Beautiful!!!
This makes me wonder how a friendly interaction between humans and giants would be
@captdaveswhalewatching
4 ай бұрын
We know! We have interactions with the largest animal on the planet- the blue whale. Our excitement and awe stand out and we have a lot of fun seeing them.
@viniciuspaiva3578
4 ай бұрын
@@captdaveswhalewatching I was referring to those Giants from fiction 😂
Amazing!! 👏👏👏
@captdaveswhalewatching
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
So amazing and beatiful
So beautiful
Beautiful.......
Dio in Sua infinita Sabedoria🐳🌊
@captdaveswhalewatching
9 ай бұрын
We're grateful to have such amazing experiences!
How sweet.
Hi guys! Sending love and positive vibes from USA. Now jc sorry if I sound foolish but this isn't common correct?
@captdaveswhalewatching
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael! We witness dolphins and whales interacting once in while, but not on every trip.
Sometimes I want to be a drone and for watch This.. :)
Amazing 👁👄👁
Why is this behavior interpreted as play for both species? Couldn't it also be the dolphins are harassing the whales?
@captdaveswhalewatching
2 жыл бұрын
Possibly. Based on the behavior of the whales though, in this case it appears to be a mutual friendship.
Graceful footage. As long as no orcas aka whale killers are around
Nice stuff. Just wondering what altitude you were above the whales?
awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww true loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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hopefully they don't meet killer whale , they are verry happy to play together :')
I'm an Atheist, but I watch this and ask myself: How people were able to believe in God without watching such wonder?
@captdaveswhalewatching
4 ай бұрын
People have been living in and observing nature for thousands of years. They weren't separated from it like we are today, rather, nature began literally at their doorstep. If you look back at Greek frescoes or further back to Paleolithic cave paintings, animals were represented in great detail. People may not have been watching with our modern technology, but rather from within it. Wherever great beliefs flourished in any given society, nature was there also.
🙂
❤😂😂
@captdaveswhalewatching
Жыл бұрын
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Great video…. Terrible music
@captdaveswhalewatching
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry you didn't like the music.
Couldn't you teach big baleen whales to capsize big ships if you showed them an animated film in which they would swim together in a wave against big ships and so bring ships to board ??!
@CoderDBF
2 жыл бұрын
I’d rather we teach them to stay away from ships. Because humans will find a way to deal with the whales that will only end badly for them.
jayz
Beautiful!