Here's some of the most beautiful footage of one of my favorite worlds—the bottomless blue waters far offshore known as the pelagic zone. Life here shines.
Whether you've had the good fortune to visit this realm or not, you're in for a treat with this short film by Rafa Herrero Massieu, shot in the waters around the Canary Islands.
A few highlights to look out for, with timecodes:
- Rare underwater footage of a beaked whale (not sure which species): 01:10
- Common dolphins showing their gorgeous colors: 01:16
- An Atlantic spotted dolphin emitting signature whistles: 01:26
- Bryde's whale (I think, or else a Sei whale): 03:23
Because big life is relatively sparse in the pelagic zone, encounters between individuals tend to generate a lot of curiosity.
You can see how all these species investigate the novelty of a person in their world—particularly the pilot whales at 03:00 and the triggerfish at 03:21.
For more of Rafa Herrero Massieu's films, visit his blog: NacidasDelMar (Born of the Sea), or his Vimeo page.
(Strata of the pelagic zone. Measurements in meters. From here.)
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