Magic moments

 Sometimes an ordinary day turns extraordinary in a moment. While on our way out to the dive site on the Marine Research boat, we spotted a Humpback whale heading in the same direction. After a few minutes of trying to carefully work our way closer, we were surprised when it surfaced right next to the boat! Excitement gave way into slight concern as the large marine mammal circled within an arms reach. Dr. Marshall, our skipper, decided to give the animal a little distance in the case that it had felt threatened by our approach. We carefully moved a short distance away only to find that the whale was quickly following in our wake! The next ten minutes were purely spectacular as the whale once again began to circle the boat, making displays, and spinning as if it was wanting to dance with us. The four researchers on the boat, most of whom have extensive background with the marine environment, were in complete awe of this event. It was more spectacular and interactive than one could ever hope to experience.

His curiosity resulted in the nickname Nosy Parker

Photo by Dr. Andrea Marshall