Hunted nearly to extinction because they were the “right” whale to kill, the Southern Right Whale has found sanctuary in the waters just off the Valdes Peninsula in Argentina. From June to December the whales make their way to these calm waters to breed and raise their young. The feature describes the size and recognizable characteristics of individual whales and the similarity of the fetus to land mammals. During this exciting whale watching expedition we took care to turn off the engines at critical moments and ensure we did not stress the whales. Valdes has created a permanent sanctuary for the whales and the peninsula is now recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. For more information see International Features category and check out Episode 18.
About Anne Martin
Since the mid 1970s, producer/host, Anne Martin, has been bringing stories to life through the medium of television. She thrives on tracking down the unusual and her work has encompassed history, geology, heritage and a positive outlook on the world around us. Read more about Anne Martin.