A Southern Right Whale mother and calf take an interest in an underwater photographer while swimming in the shallows off Argentina’s Patagonian coast.

This video was shot on August 22nd, 2022, under special permit and supervised by the Argentinian government.

A Southern Right Whale mother and calf take an interest in an underwater photographer while swimming in the shallows off Argentina’s Patagonian coast.

Shot under special permit issued by the Argentinian government and under direct supervision of said authorities.

A rare, white Southern Right Whale calf approaches an underwater photographer while its mother watches from close-by, in the shallows, off Argentina’s Patagonian coast.

Shot under special permit issued by the Argentinian government and under direct supervision of said authority.

A Southern Right Whale mother and calf turn directly towards an underwater photographer and come in for a very close and curious inspection of the diver.

Shot under special permit issued by the Argentine government and under direct supervision of said authorities.

A Southern Right Whale mother and calf swim in the shallows off of Argentina’s Patagonian coast, before turning and making a very close pass in front of an underwater photographer.

Shot under special permit issued by the Argentinian government and under direct supervision of said authorities.