Secrets of Whales with Brian Skerry

Skerry spent more than two years in 24 locations worldwide, capturing remarkable images and video for a landmark National Geographic book, magazine story, and television series, Secrets of the Whales. Hear his behind-the-scenes stories straight from the field and get an inside look at the groundbreaking science of whale culture—and its startlingly human parallels—across four different species. Discover the hunting techniques and international cuisines of orca pods, the multi-generational child care systems, and female-led families of sperm whales. Explore the culture of singing competitions among humpback whales and meet charming beluga whales in Canada that journey each summer to their “vacation resort.” Through Skerry’s mesmerizing work, uncover what these majestic creatures can teach us about ourselves and our planet.