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Izzy Langley @izzylangley.bsky.social · Jun 29

Fab day meeting the scientists researching the whales of South Georgia at the gorgeous @vadundee.bsky.social ‪yesterday! 🐋 #whaleofaweekend @southgeorgiaht.bsky.social @polarbiome.bsky.social @jlkershaw.bsky.social

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Wild Water Whales @wildwaterwhales.bsky.social · May 19

🐳Come join us for a Whale of a Weekend in Dundee from 26-29 June! Some of our team will be part of a panel on June 28, sharing tales about studying whales in South Georgia 🐳
🧪@southgeorgiahertiagetrust @FOSGI
Go to for more information: sght.org/woaw/

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Wild Water Whales @wildwaterwhales.bsky.social · May 16

It's #worldendangeredspeciesday.
Did you know that blue #whales can eat up to four tons of krill daily? Our projects study the recovering whale populations around South Georgia & working with the GSGSSI to prevent ship strikes.📸Martin Collins, under GSGSSI research permits. 🐳 🌊🧪 #conservation

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Wild Water Whales @wildwaterwhales.bsky.social · Apr 8

"The journey is never ending....."
What a season 2025 has been in South Georgia!
Heartfelt thanks to the whole team and everyone at King Edward Point Station💙.
All images collected under GSGSSI research permit RAP 2024_39 Videos by Nico Lewin
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Wild Water Whales @wildwaterwhales.bsky.social · Mar 27

What a difference a day makes! Watch to the end💙.
🐳🌊🧪🐙
#southgeorgia #nature #lifeisgood #nature #wildlife #science #MarineConservation www.instagram.com/reel/DHtjhuJ...

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Wild Water Whales @wildwaterwhales.bsky.social · Mar 8

It's #internationalwomensday and we are celebrating the amazing, smart and strong women on the #hungryhumpback project. 🐳🐙🧪
#Marine
"Be strong, be fearless, be beautiful. And believe that anything is possible when you have the right people there to support you" -Misty Copeland

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Wild Water Whales @wildwaterwhales.bsky.social · Mar 4

The traffic on the commute to the boat shed is a bit different here at King Edward Point.....
😉🦭

#furseal #kingedwardpoint #southgeorgia #wildlife #conservation #photooftheday #insta #nature #fun
🧪🐙 #MarineMammals #MarineConservation

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Wild Water Whales @wildwaterwhales.bsky.social · Mar 4

Check out this great video about the new whale exhibit room at the Grytviken Museum managed by @southgeorgiaht.bsky.social www.instagram.com/reel/DGus_vI...
Fantastic to see photos, information and whale sounds from our project 🐳🐙🧪. #MarineMammls #science #MarineConservation
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Wild Water Whales on Instagram: "On Monday, the forecast looked good…until the fog descended. We had glimpses of a blue, fin and southern right whale but couldn’t collect any data due to foggy conditi...

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Wild Water Whales @wildwaterwhales.bsky.social · Mar 3

Take a moment to enjoy this beautiful southern right whale. Happy #worldwildlifeday

All research permitted by Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands permit 2024_039.
🧪🐙🐳🌊
#whale #MarineConservation #wildlife #conservation #photooftheday #science #marinemammal #nature

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Wild Water Whales @wildwaterwhales.bsky.social · Feb 26

The forecast looked good…until the fog descended. We had glimpses of a blue, fin and southern right whale but couldn’t collect any data due to the fog.
Research permitted under Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands permit 2024_039.
🐳🐙🧪
#MarineConservation #science
#keeptrying

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Wild Water Whales @wildwaterwhales.bsky.social · Feb 23

Sometimes we see lots of fur seals swarming around the humpbacks🧐 Not sure why but another amazing thing to see... Wishing you a peaceful #sunday 🐳🐙
All research permitted by Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands permit 2024_039.

#whale #MarineConservation #wildlife #conservation

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Wild Water Whales @wildwaterwhales.bsky.social · Feb 18

We live our office views!
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#whale #MarineConservation #Science
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British Antarctic Survey 🐧 @bas.ac.uk · Feb 16

Hope you're having a whale-y good day this #WorldWhaleDay 🐋

Humpback whales are key krill predators - so managing krill fishing sites and volumes is super important!

Here's Steph from @wildwaterwhales.bsky.social to fill you in on their work with these gentle giants ⬇️

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Wild Water Whales @wildwaterwhales.bsky.social · Feb 16

Happy #worldwhaleday. 🐳
We are celebrating the recovery of whales species in the waters around the island of South Georgia.
Photos collected under GSGSSI permit 2024_39.

#MarineConservation 🐙🧪
#marinemammals #nature
@bas.ac.uk @polarbiome.bsky.social

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Wild Water Whales @wildwaterwhales.bsky.social · Feb 14

Did you know that Southern Right Whales have ❤️ shaped blows? Perfect for today...Happy Valentine's Day!

#valentineday
#whale #fun #love #hearts

Whale images collected under a South Georgia government research permist 2024_039.
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🐬 Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🐬 Do you have a passion for whales, dolphins, and science communication? ORCA is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join…

Wild Water Whales @wildwaterwhales.bsky.social · Feb 12

ORCA (Organisation Cetacea) on LinkedIn: #dreamjob #marineconservation #conservationjobs #wildlifejobs…

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Wild Water Whales @wildwaterwhales.bsky.social · Feb 12

Check out our reel about our project partner ORCAweb! www.instagram.com/reel/DF-sMuh...

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#MarineConservation #whale