I filmed 3 humpback whales heading north off the coast of NSW Australia today. I noticed the calf was whitish in appearance. I wasn't able to upload the video or more photos which show different angles. Can anyone enlighten me on what calves should look like?

After buying beluga whale plushies I started going down the whale facts rabbit hole. I think this brand may be discontinued, I saw them at my local Asian store. But I think they're called Yell Plush.

in avatar 2 there is a story element that connects conservation and discusses exploitation (in reference to sperm whales imo). do you think it actually had an impact on the younger generation, on a shift from exploitation to conservation.

Hi! It is one of my biggest dreams to see whales in their natural habitat, however, I live far from big bodies of water so it is rather challenging. Is it ethical to, for example, go to Norway and hire someone to take me out to the sea and look for them? Is it expensive? Sorry if it's a stupid question, but I by no means want to hurt the animals.

As you may know, North Pacific Right Whale is one of the rarest and most endangered large whales in the world with limited sightings overall.

I've been studying them for decades, and we are currently collecting opportunitic sightings by publics as much as possible.

Here is our sighting database. https://www.northpacificrightwhale.org/recent-sightings

If you have ever seen them, please share your stories with me, any sighting is important for us to expand general knowledges about their recent distributions, and may eventually help their conservation.

I'm looking for suggestions on the best camera body/value for humpback whale photography under I am already familiar with using a camera in this environment and ive gotten pretty good at shooting on water and shaking with a Canon d2000 and the kit 75-200 lense. Typically we are viewing from 100 yards away occasionally much closer but that is rare.

I want to upgrade to another canon camera and get a new lens.

Lenes considered:

Canon RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM $600

Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS II USM EF-Mount Lens $900 barely used. Ive read that it's a fantastic lense and a great deal at that price but I want more zoom. Maybe an extender?

Cameras: 5D Mark IV - $1300 (with 3 batteries) EOS RP -$750 R 7 - $1300 R10 - $1000 7D Mark II - $600 90D - $900

I just can't figure out which is the best setup/deal overall for my needs. I don't know much about lenses overall but I know I should try to find a stabilizing lense and camera body for the boat. Any advice would be appreciated. If you have recommendations for other camera body and lens brands/combinations I would be open to it.

Budget is $1600 but could be talked up to $1900 if there is a compelling reason.

Hi all Im off the north coast of Haida Gwaii in BC

Can you help me identify this whale?

Thanks!!

Laura