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For 150 years, southern right whales (tohora) were hunted to the brink of extinction, but the discovery of a “lost tribe” in the Southern Ocean sparked hope that their numbers are increasing. This documentary - made for Discovery Channel - follows a research expedition to learn about the pod. Breathtaking and intimate underwater footage, including a fabled white whale and new-born calf, unveils the behavior of these gentle giants. The award-winning film also captures soaring royal albatross, vomiting sea lions, and a flightless duck.
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Hi Bob
I'm also a great, great, great grandson of Dutch Harry and would be very keen to get in touch with you.
Regards Chas Burgess
chas532@hotmail.com
My Gr8 gr8 gr8 grand daddy"Dutch Harry"...Lithuanian and he spoke "DOUBLE DUTCH" was a STEERSMAN in 1840,he was the Harpooner and made the whale "FAST" to the boat .After the whale tired he swapped places to the steering oar at the rear and the HEADMAN gave the killing harpoon thrust.
I am proud of my heritage after all that was their way of life.
Good to see the Southern Right Whale population increasing again as this was most certainly THE WHALE that "Dutch Harry" killed most often from the shores of Johnny Jones Karitane shore based whaling station.
"Dutch Harry" married a Wahine from Karitane and trough her lineage i (maybe)
have connection to Paikea the "WHALE RIDER" .
SRW are the whales featured in the movie of that name,Truly a BEAUTIFUL animal.
I hope they do survive.
This brings back a lot of memories!
Nathalie
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Television, 1989 (Full Length)
This award-winning NHNZ doco explores Antarctica undersea
Film, 1988 (Full Length)
Features archival footage of whaling in Cook Strait
Short Film, 1974 (Full Length)
Features a visit to a whaling station in Marlborough Sounds
Television, 2007 (Full Length)
Features stories of whaling on Kapiti Island
Television, 1990 (Full Length)
This David Bellamy-presented doco also features Yellow-eyed penguin
Television, 1990 (Full Length Episode)
Also features royal albatross and yellow-eyed penguin
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Kezza
Posted at 01.06PM - 21.02.2011
A beautiful documentary. So glad the whales have a haven.