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2023-2025

Whales from the sky

Alexis Lemonnier
 

 

Whale watching, swimming with whales, fascination with their songs, New Age relaxation… Abusive whale watching poses serious problems for the well-being of cetaceans. The practice of watching whales and other cetaceans at close quarters has become an uncontrolled tourist industry, with many boats invading their natural habitats. Will drone observation revolutionise cetacean monitoring?

Alexis Lemonnier is passionate about whales, cetaceans, fish and the sea. He is an airline pilot and has trained to use a professional drone to better observe and track them.