Location: Baja California Sur, Mexico

The orca or killer whale is a curious , sentient , social , emotional , communicative and highly intelligent cetacean.

It’s a toothed whale belonging to the dolphin family - an apex predator at the top of the food chain.

The Sea of Cortez has recently been a hotspot for orca sightings and interactions and that in itself is a relatively good barometer of a healthy ocean, why?

Well a healthy marine ecosystem means there is a source of food for those higher up the food chain and that in turn encourages these apex predators to stick around - which in turn encourages more eco tourism - which admittedly has its own challenges - but overall the signs are positive - support marine conservation and encourage citizen science and we’re one step closer to a healthier ocean, and in turn, a healthier planet.

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Camera:  Sony a9 + Zeiss Batis 18mm | Nauticam housing | Kraken Lights