Responsible Photographers Needed
With the loss of four survey crew members and their
plane coupled with the suspension of survey flights,
photographers are needed to aid in photo-identification
efforts. Without photos to document the whereabouts of
the whales in Florida and to identify the individuals, calf
counts may be low and we may miss several opportunities
to gather data to understand right whale behavior.
A strong zoom lens is needed in order to get detailed
photos from the beach. In the past, a 400mm lens with a
2X teleconverter was used to obtain photos. You should
be available on a moment's notice and must maintain a
minimum 500-yard distance between you and the whales.
A high vantage point is a plus (e.g. condo balcony). If you
are interested in helping us photograph the whales that
visit Florida next winter, please call the Marine Resources
Council at 321-504-4500.
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