What can cameras attached to seabirds reveal about the ocean?
In short: By attaching cameras to gannets, researchers can observe how these birds follow whales and dolphins to find food, offering a rare glimpse into the hidden connections between sky and sea.
This footage from the 2018 series 'Animals With Cameras' uses technology to track the behavior of gannets as they dive and soar. The video explores the relationship between these seabirds and large marine mammals, investigating why the birds choose to hunt in the vicinity of whales and dolphins.
The project, led by wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan alongside scientists and conservationists, aims to uncover extraordinary details about the lives of various species through direct animal-mounted observation.
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