🌊The Mediterranean is home to a variety of sea mammals, including sperm whales and monk seals.
🐢Loggerhead turtles return to the beach where they were born to lay their eggs.
🦈Despite the Mediterranean's reputation for being overfished, sperm whales find an abundant food source.
🐬Dolphins, including calves, can be spotted in the waters of the Mediterranean.
🌊The Hellenic Trench, with its steep slope, is an important habitat for sperm whales.
What is the main food source for sperm whales in the Mediterranean?
—Sperm whales in the Mediterranean primarily feed on squid.
Do loggerhead turtles return to the same beach to lay their eggs?
—Yes, loggerhead turtles return to the beach where they were born to lay their eggs.
Are dolphin sightings common in the Mediterranean?
—Yes, dolphins, including calves, can be spotted in the waters of the Mediterranean.
What is the importance of the Hellenic Trench for sperm whales?
—The Hellenic Trench, with its steep slope, is an important habitat for sperm whales in the Mediterranean.
What challenges do sea mammals in the Mediterranean face?
—Sea mammals in the Mediterranean face challenges such as overfishing and habitat loss.
00:03Join wildlife filmmaker Thomas Berant on an exciting expedition to document the secret lives of sea mammals in the Mediterranean.
01:01Thomas explores the craggy coastline of Greece in search of giant sperm whales.
02:32Learn how the depth and steep slope of the Hellenic Trench make it an important habitat for sperm whales.
05:26Discover the challenges faced by sea mammals in the Mediterranean due to overfishing.
10:10Join Thomas in his quest to find elusive monk seals in the caves of Greece.
13:57Witness the incredible journey of loggerhead turtles as they return to the beach where they were born to lay their eggs.
17:16Experience the excitement of encountering sperm whales in the Mediterranean.
18:38Learn about the behaviors and habits of sperm whales, including their use of clicks to navigate and find food.
