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[respectanimalrights]

A young #orca plays between us during a very special interaction on a @arctic_freediving expedition! Winter is coming & it is almost time to head back north for incredible experiences like this one 🇳🇴 want to join us? We still have roughly 4 spaces left before the end of December 🐳 footage © J de Vos 🎥 shot with @ikelite 🐙 #followmeunderwater #orcas #killerwhale #spekkhogger #blackfish #cetacean #emptythetanks #ballenaasesina #freediving #underwaterphotography #norway #ocean #oceanlife #orcacalf #expedition #arcticfreediving #ikelite #freedivewithorca © 🎬 🖋 @jdvos_com https://www.instagram.com/p/B2ws-mmjvem/?igshid=r4k0gcn9rhoo

[nonbinary-nature-lover-jeri]

Dolphin Water Ballet . This is a #repost from @analia_ottavi via @PhotoAroundApp AMO A LOS DELFINES, SON SANADORES, MÁGICOS Y EMANAN UNA PROFUNDA PAZ Y ARMONÍA!!!!🙏🐬😍😍😍🌹💜🌹💜🌹💜🌹💜🌹💜🌹💜🌹 Video via Jacques de Vos. #bottlenosedolphin #dolphin #ilovedolphins #dolphinunderwater #dolphinlove #savedolphins #dolphinwatching #delfin #delfines #freedolphins #sealife #ocean #oceano #oceanlife #marinelife #cetacean #naturelover #nature #unconditionallove #conservation #beautiful #cute #dolphins #followmeunderwater #DolphinBallet https://www.instagram.com/p/B97nL8HAsxb/?igshid=pxqbtz0tli3j

[goodbearblind]

#Repost @jdvos_com with @get_repost ・・・ Tap for 🎶 video @jdvos_com Taken from my shortfilm 'From The Shadows' (link in bio) - a very relaxed pod of #orcas cruises by. The still I posted from this clip a while ago has been very widely circulated with some people believing it to be 'photoshopped' (one orca copy /pasted numerous times). Hopefully this clip clears that up 😂 Shot with @ikelite 🐙 #followmeunderwater #freediving #killerwhale #cetacean #orcaunderwater #jacquesdevos #arcticfreediving @canonusa #FromTheShadows ❤️❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/BoKSZOriKAx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1dyebpb2n5icm

[respectanimalrights]

Credit © 🎬🖋 @jdvos_com Tap for 🎶 A small group of #orcas lazily following a school of #herring takes a detour right through our group to have a closer look. The male passing below me in this clip is roughly 7m in length. Filmed using @ikelite 🐙 during an @arctic_freediving #expedition 🐟 Footage © jdvos.com #followmeunderwater #jacquesdevos #orca #blackfish #orcaunderwater #cetacean #freedive #freediving #underwater #killerwhale #nationalgeographic #marinelife #arcticfreediving https://www.instagram.com/p/BuRH_ohIC5K/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=a3lzk6why65g

[respectanimalrights]

© @jdvos_com Photo @jdvos_com 📸 As a visitor to any #cetacean #expedition both dry & in-water (regardless of who you join!) remember that you have the power to say NO to unethical practices. Apart from making sure that the operator you are joining has good standing & the relevant permission to run trips or expeditions with cetaceans, these are just some basic questions to always ask yourself: • Have we been properly briefed? • Does this feel right? • Is the operator following proper guidelines or standards with regards to the animals you encounter? • Are we chasing / harassing the animals? • Do the animals appear to be stressed or alternatively resting? If so - leave them alone! • Are we disrupting any natural behavior / putting the animals or ourselves at risk? For example: dropping right into a baitball of herring or not moving away from one when it moves towards / underneath you! • Is someone with the relevant experience, training & qualifications always keeping an eye on us & the animals / the overall situation? • Are we too many people / boats? • Have we been here too long? • Do I feel safe? These are just some of the most basic questions anyone can ask themselves & should the answer result in any unethical, unsafe or irresponsible answer, voice your concern & insist on immediately moving away or getting off. It is important to remember that it is a HUGE privilege (not a right) to see these magnificent animals in their natural environment & that we are merely guests. By working together we can continue to share these experiences in a safe and #ethical way, for both cetaceans & guests with generations to come. Shot with @ikelite 🐙 #orca #freediving #followmeunderwater #killerwhale #arcticfreediving #jacquesdevos #underwaterphotography #orcas #orcaunderwater #nationalgeographic @canon_photos https://www.instagram.com/p/BobfdQwBIem/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=158xu8ff4tcgn

[respectanimalrights]

Look at this, the eye 👁. Their eyes are their soul. Credit @jdvos_com Its very difficult to describe the overwhelming mix of feelings when an #orcacalf comes close enough to look at you, that you can literally look into his or her eye... 🐋 Shot with @ikelite 🐙#followmeunderwater #arcticfreediving #killerwhale #orcaunderwater #cetacean #norway #orca

[respectanimalrights]

Orca (Orcinus Orca) The orca (killer whale) is a toothed whale and is the largest member of the Dolphin family. These large marine mammals are easily distinguished by their black-and-white coloration, large dorsal fin and a sleek, streamlined body. The dorsal surface and pectoral flippers are black except for a grayish patch (saddle) that lies behind the dorsal fin and a white eyespot located just above and slightly behind each eye. The ventral surface, lower jaw and undersides of the flukes are predominately bright white. The distinctive patterns are a form of camouflage to hide their presence when in search of food. In mature males, the dorsal fin is tall and triangular and can reach a height of 1.8 m (6 ft.). Averages 5.8-6.7 m (19-22 ft.); largest males on record were 9.8 m (32 ft.) In most females, the dorsal fin is typically smaller and slightly falcate (curved back), reaching an average height of 0.9-1.2 m (3-4 ft.). Length: Averages 4.9-5.8 m (16-19 ft.) Females are generally smaller than males. Size: 7 to 9.7 m (23 to 32 ft) - about as long as a small bus Weight: up to 5,443 kg (6 tons) Orcas are found in oceans worldwide. They are most abundant in the Arctic and Antarctic and in areas of cold-water upwelling. Live in coastal and offshore waters; resident pods may frequent localized waterways (bays, sounds, etc.) whereas transient pods tend to cover more extensive, varied areas. An extended clan of orcas, known as the Southern Resident Orca community, socialize and forage in the inland waters of Washington State and British Columbia. Both male and female offspring remain with their mothers their entire lives.  Orcas are carnivorous (meat-eating) predators. They primarily prey upon marine mammals such as seals, sea lions, and even whales - using their sharp teeth that can be four inches (ten centimeters) long. They are known to grab seals right off the ice. They also eat seabirds, fish, and squid. This video is from Norway @respectanimalrights © @jdvos_com Two #orcas being playful near the surface in northern Norway 🙂 #followmeunderwater #cetacean #orcaunderwater #orca #arcticfreediving #blackfish https://www.instagram.com/p/BqSrwATlEzH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1vuppmlaizzzo

[nonbinary-nature-lover-jeri]

What We Can Learn From Dolphins ********************************* This is a #repost from @analiaottavi_ via @PhotoAroundApp Los Amo com toda mì Alma, son Seres de LUZ MARAVILLOSOS!!!!!!🙏😇🐬🐬🐬😍😍😍😍😍💜🌹💜🌹💜🌹💜🌹💜🌹💜🌹💜🌹💜🌹💜Via @animal.radical Dolphins are such happy carefree animals. Maybe we should pay closer attention to what they have to say. 💦 🐬 🐬 🐬 _ @worldeconomicforum #dolphins #wildandfree #animalslikeus #emptythetanks #sealife #cetacean #dolphin #dolphinwatching #delfines #dolphinunderwater #saveanimal #namaste #followmeunderwater #savemarinelife #nature #naturelover #unconditionallove #ocean #oceans #oceanlife #marinelife #protection #conservation #ilovedolphins #animalslover #animal #beautiful #loveyou #veganlife - #regrann

[nonbinary-nature-lover-jeri]

Dolphin Water Ballet . This is a #repost from @analia_ottavi via @PhotoAroundApp AMO A LOS DELFINES, SON SANADORES, MÁGICOS Y EMANAN UNA PROFUNDA PAZ Y ARMONÍA!!!!🙏🐬😍😍😍🌹💜🌹💜🌹💜🌹💜🌹💜🌹💜🌹 Video via Jacques de Vos. #bottlenosedolphin #dolphin #ilovedolphins #dolphinunderwater #dolphinlove #savedolphins #dolphinwatching #delfin #delfines #freedolphins #sealife #ocean #oceano #oceanlife #marinelife #cetacean #naturelover #nature #unconditionallove #conservation #protection #animalslover #animal #beautiful #adorable #cute #namaste #dolphins #followmeunderwater #DolphinBallet https://www.instagram.com/p/BvNlDmOgs48/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3h4ucms5h2wf

[nonbinary-nature-lover-jeri]

Dolphin Water Ballet . This is a #repost from @analia_ottavi via @PhotoAroundApp AMO A LOS DELFINES, SON SANADORES, MÁGICOS Y EMANAN UNA PROFUNDA PAZ Y ARMONÍA!!!!🙏🐬😍😍😍🌹💜🌹💜🌹💜🌹💜🌹💜🌹💜🌹 Video via Jacques de Vos. #bottlenosedolphin #dolphin #ilovedolphins #dolphinunderwater #dolphinlove #savedolphins #dolphinwatching #delfin #delfines #freedolphins #sealife #ocean #oceano #oceanlife #marinelife #cetacean #naturelover #nature #unconditionallove #conservation #protection #animalslover #animal #beautiful #adorable #cute #namaste #dolphins #followmeunderwater #DolphinBallet