By collecting non-invasive, simple breath samples, the research team and belugas at Mystic Aquarium are helping us unlock new ways to study whale health. The research we refine here will soon be applied to belugas in the wild in Canada this summer! #BelugaResearch #MysticAquarium

Out on the @explore.org @polarbearsinternational.org beluga boat with Captain Tera yesterday!

Really challenging conditions but crystal-clear waters allowed for some amazing observations.

Thanks to Frontiers North Adventures, @raincoast.org and Oceans North! #BelugaResearch #adayinthefield

#Belugaresearch

A gang of loquacious males today and a group of females and young staying away from the boys. Seven good flights! #Adayonthebelugatower #Vanaqua #OceanWise #Baleinesendirect #belugaresearch

Weather-bound and playing with data: 68 flights, 3 weeks of continuous recordings, and hundreds of photo ID pictures - And the season is not over yet! #Adayonthebelugatower #OceanWise #Vanaqua #Baleinesendirect #belugaresearch

Today, research magic happened. The whales (4 calves!) and the hydrophones and Neo (our drone) and the weather were in absolutely beautiful synch. I am sure the tower itself vibrated with excitement. #Adayonthebelugatower #OceanWise #VanAqua #Baleinesendirect #Belugaresearch

Transmission system testing day! We can now relay the audio from our hydrophone and the drone videos to the lookout in real time, giving visitors the opportunity to see and hear these beautiful animals as we do! #Adayonthebelugatower #OceanWise #Belugaresearch #Baleinesendirect

We had to abandon the tower due to high winds at peak low tide today, dragging the boat and all our gear...a little easier when there is water! #Adayonthebelugatower #OceanWise #VanAqua #Baleinesendirect #belugaresearch

And this extraordinary season, succesful beyond our wildest dreams, is coming to an end. I will miss this incredible team! #Adayonthebelugatower #OceanWise #VanAqua #Baleinesendirect #belugaresearch

Fun #BelugaResearch interview with Gloria Macarenko @CBCGloria @CBCOnTheCoast today, inspired by the beloved song #BabyBeluga by @Raffi_RC making it to the B.C. song bracket semifinals! @Raincoast
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-46-on-the-coast/clip/15889643-baby-beluga