Watch for Impact: Protect Marine Mammals
11 Episodes
Every minute you watch donates $1 USD to support ocean science and the conservation of marine mammals. Through Watch for Impact, your viewing helps fund Oceans Initiative, a team of scientists working to protect ocean wildlife and the ecosystems they depend on.
This collection brings together new releases and WaterBear favourites that dive into the lives of marine mammals and our changing relationship with the ocean, showing both the beauty below the surface and why it matters to protect it.
Press play and turn your time into real world impact.
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08:23Episode 11
George & the Whales
Episode 11
A documentary portrait of a Tongan whale-watching guide called George, and of the humpback whales that spend their summers in the warm waters around the islands of Vava'u.
We wanted to make a film that reflects on the content tranquility that a connection with the ocean and some of its largest i...
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00:16Episode 10
The Maternal Power of Whales
Episode 10
In the ocean, few moms go harder than whales. From the moment they’re born, whale calves rely entirely on their mothers. Whale moms dedicate months — or even years — to raising their young, nursing them with milk that’s up to 50% fat. With this super-fatty milk, whale calves can grow remarkably f...
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10:40Episode 9
NIO KO BOKK (This Belongs To All of Us)
Episode 9
In Dakar, Senegal, surfing has become more than a sport—it’s a lifeline. “NIO KO BOKK” follows Pape and Seydi, two young men who find purpose and community in the ocean, choosing a different path than the perilous journeys many peers take in search of opportunity abroad. Through their story, the ...
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04:30Episode 8
Sanctuary: Hope for the Future
Episode 8
In the waters of British Columbia, just off the northern end of Vancouver Island in Johnstone Strait, lies a very special place, a protected area for whales known as Robson Bight (Michael Bigg) Ecological Reserve. Here, the whales find sanctuary—food, shelter, and community.
We find this communi...
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03:13Episode 7
Sanctuary: Protecting the Whales
Episode 7
In the waters of British Columbia, just off the northern end of Vancouver Island in Johnstone Strait, lies a very special place, a protected area for whales known as Robson Bight (Michael Bigg) Ecological Reserve. Here, the whales find sanctuary—food, shelter, and community.
For this video, we i...
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04:34Episode 6
Sanctuary: The Original Heros
Episode 6
In the waters of British Columbia, just off the northern end of Vancouver Island in Johnstone Strait, lies a very special place, a protected area for whales known as Robson Bight (Michael Bigg) Ecological Reserve. Here, the whales find sanctuary—food, shelter, and community.
You will hear about ...
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00:13Episode 5
The Intelligence of Dolphins
Episode 5
There’s so much to love about dolphins! The more we learn about them, the more reasons we find to marvel at one of the world’s most intelligent animals.
Researchers often describe intelligence as a mix of perception, communication, and problem-solving — and dolphins excel at all three. Starting ...
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09:59Episode 4
Orca in the Arctic
Episode 4
Marine conservationist, Alexandra Johnston journeys into the world of orcas! Exploring deep into the fjords of the Arctic circle to witness the largest gathering of Killer whales in the world.
As an influx of marine megafauna enters the fjords, the team embark on a mission to understand what make... -
00:37Episode 3
The Song of the Humpback
Episode 3
There’s nothing quite like hearing the song of a humpback whale.
The sound reverberates through your body as you realize such a powerful vibration can be created by another living being. It feels otherworldly — a moment suspended in the vast blue where you’re simultaneously reminded of your sma...
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04:11Episode 2
The Voice of the Sea
Episode 2
Zandi The Mermaid dives and enjoys the beauty of the ocean. While out filming one day, she sees something unusual. Is it a stingray, is it turtle…? Only to discover that it’s a plastic bag, deep and close to the ocean floor. Presented by Polo Purpose, watch as Zandi’s experience leads her on to a...
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13:33Episode 1
Oceans Initiative
Episode 1
On the misty shores of the Pacific Northwest, SeaLegacy founders Paul Nicklen and Cristina Mittermeier follow Oceans Initiative as they work to save a critically endangered population of orcas. Their research uncovers the threats these whales face and the solutions that could give them a fighting...