They are giants who live their whole lives underwater. In many ways, a whale’s life is completely alien to the human experience. Yet these ocean giants share some surprising similarities with us.
This hour, we talk with National Geographic underwater photographer Brian Skerry. His newest looks at the growing body of research on whale culture.
And later, reporter Eve Zuckoff joins us to talk about in our region, and the with New England’s lobster fishing industry.
GUESTS:
- Brian Skerry - National Geographic photographer and producer, specializing in ocean wildlife. His newest book is ; he is also the photojournalist for the and of the same name.
- Eve Zuckoff - Environment reporter at --Cape Cod’s NPR station
The May issue of National Geographic magazine is a companion to The Disney+ original series, Secrets of the Whales, premiering on Earth Day. The three-year project will also be featured in the new National Geographic book, Secrets of the Whales, and is also the marquee event of National Geographic's newest initiative, Planet Possible. Learn .
Cat Pastor contributed to this show.