"There are some breath-hold dives where the experience is so mesmerizing I completely forget about the burning sensation in my lungs.⁠ ⁠ This was one of those occasions.⁠ ⁠ "As the whale song of a distant male reverberated through my body, this devoted mother humpback basked in the warm waters off the coast of Tonga – patiently waiting for her baby to grow, and building strength for the long journey back to their feeding grounds in Antarctica. I bid a silent farewell before gently floating to the surface so as not to disturb them."⁠ ⁠ These kinds of life-changing interactions with wildlife inspire us to keep fighting to protect species across the globe against all odds.⁠ 📽@paulnicklen @Sealegacy