Humpback whales, Brazil's new approach to ecotourism
The colossal humpback whales were once on the verge of extinction. Today, with growing numbers, they transit through the coast of Brazil's Rio de Janeiro on their journey to a northern state. Their presence is the perfect opportunity for whale-watching expeditions, aiming to raise awareness and protect marine fauna.
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00:00It's like watching a great dance show, the fluidity and lightness they have in each movement is dazzling, it's a show, a gratifying privilege.
00:31Every year, a group of jubarte whales that migrate to Brazil is estimated in approximately 30,000 individuals.
00:38The jubarte whales occur from June, more or less, May, June, until November, when they return to Antarctica, where they complete their feeding cycle.
00:53Come on, whale with dolphin.
01:00It's sensational, it's really beautiful to see the whales jumping, making their sound, it's wonderful too, it's something we can't see in the videos, only live we can have this feeling.
01:31What a thing!
01:37We used to count less than 800 individuals.
01:40Today, with the hunting moratorium, that is, the ban on hunting in several countries of the world, including Brazil, and the efforts of conservation of NGOs, we have this number of 30,000 whales.
01:50So this is very good news, because the jubarte whale is very important for the marine ecosystem.
01:57They are top of the food chain animals, they are animals that help maintain the balance of marine ecosystems, they are animals that fertilize the oceans and even contribute to global warming.