I was fishing for salmon just a couple miles from Juneau . A half grown orca would take some of my fish off the hook with unbelievable precision without even getting hooked , a couple hrs later I dropped my fishing rod and reel in the water and that little joker dives down and gets it and puts it right in my hand wanting me to catch him more it was something I’m sure I’ll never see again in my lifetime as it was a one time trip . I always heard they were smart but now I truly understand that’s an understatement.
I think its part of some design. Built into most of us from birth. Children often are very drawn to various type of animals. A natural curiosity and wanting of companionship. We need to start encouraging more children and even adults to follow their natural urge to know about wildlife. Or keep and love certain pets 💜 All this will ultimately raise more awareness/compassion towards animals... and the planet too. Its already happening. I believe human evolution will be in the mind, and heart. A shift resulting in love. Understanding. I hope so anyways🌹 Oh and I will just add this here lol.. I have raised Goldfish since the 1980s. Even they are more complicated than most people realize. They actually make eye contact and "dance" for food lol. I sometimes hand feed them. With my finger I can make a gesture at 1 particular fish that I have food for him.. and he will come. The others won't. They somehow know what I'm doing. They all have different personalities as well. I've had fish who stayed near my hand no matter what I did. I could pick them up out the water. Move them around. They'd just keep swimming right back to me lol. But others are shy. Sketchy. It takes time to warm them up.
Nothing at all cool about Seaworld! My grandparents took me and my sister there when we were about 12 and 13. I remember crying and I knew nothing then. I only knew it was bad.
Hate hate hate SEAWORLD!!! Greedy and despicable to keep Orcas in what amounts to a bathtub when they are known to swim thousands of miles in the open ocean. Poor Orcas--this is their life now.
Pierre, you are always putting the welfare of the Orca first, and this is something that you really should be congratulated for. While others would go for sensationalist footage by trying to get as close as possible to or even touching the animal, your number 1 priority is to swim with Orca in a way that doesn’t disturb or interfere with these incredible animals. Well done and thank you!
I've done two trips with Pierre in Norway and I can attest that he's the real deal. We had excellent, safe and respectful encounters with Orcas. One of the highlights of my life. Go swim with Pierre and friends if you can!
This is what I want to do before I die. I've traveled to many places, but now I'm older and this is the only thing I want to do. I don't care if I go anywhere else for the rest of my life. This is my goal!
My opinion? Sounds great, but when i dive/snorkel in that open water, maybe the water isnt clear, and i see a BIIIG dark thing come near to me i will die by heart attack. No matter if the Orca will be a gentle giant or not. Same with an encounter of a big basking shark or a whale shark...
For some reason I'm fascinated by orcas. They're so smart much smarter than we give them credit for. They have their own language and every pod has a different dialect. Just like us humans. My favorite marine animal.
If you live in the US, you should put it on your bucket list to go to Friday Harbor in Washington State. It’s one of the best places in the world to see wild orcas, and it’s like right here which is crazy because I always thought I’d have to go to Norway or Iceland or something to see them. I went this past June and they got so close to our boat. It was one of the best experiences of my life. And you don’t have to go to sea world or somewhere where they’re kept in bathtubs
I agree! Until I found out about how very cool Orcas actually are, I thought they were dangerous to humans. Actually, they are dangerous to many other animals, including sharks, but not to humans. It seems they prefer and stick to what they like to eat. They are so different from us, but they are just like us in many ways, so I don't fear them at all anymore. :-)
they could easily kill us, yet they don’t. they are the apex predator of the ocean, and we are the apex predator of land. i think there truly is a connection that we share together.
Lots of people say they like or love animals, but I feel like so few people actually "respect" them. I think it's beautiful to see interspecies respect like this
This is the level of experience, knowledge and RESPECT necessary to interact with Orcas; even all cetaceans. Nothing less; Thank You!!! for modeling this. So many people / groups selfishly chase and harass them not appreciating the richness of their behavior, intelligence and sentience.
Look at how we treat each other, of the same species. Sadly, until mankind learns to find peace within itself, can it outreach to all the animals effected by our selfish desires. 😒
sorry but that's blindingly obvious. when you are in the forest do you approach the bear? no you don't. are you telling me that if you don't have experience you won't go for a hike in the forest? its the same thing with cetaceans. just don't approach wild animals, that does not mean you cannot go swimming in proximity of them it just means that you stay away and admire them from a far. it takes a beginner to get the experience not the other way around.people are so elitist when it comes to cetaceans and I do not get it.
Amazing. Orcas are such beautiful and intelligent mammals. Studying and observing animals in their natural habitats, respecting their world & understanding our boundaries is the best way to learn about them. They don’t belong in zoos for our entertainment. Period. 🙏🏾
I can only imagine how amazing it must feel to share such an experience with such a majestic and intelligent creature. They deserve our respect, admiration and protection.
I just wanna swim with mantas. I don't even know if I have the nerve to swim with Orcas. Not sure which would give me more anxiety. an Orca or a shark...
Pierre E well considering the documented attacks of orcas in the wild on humans vs those of sharks, I’m pretty sure which one between the 2 would give me more anxiety. I understand an orca is huge, is carnivorous and all that, and it can be intimidating, but putting them on the same level of sharks is just crazy! I don’t understand why so many people comment on almost every video with an orca of those fears and always also mention sharks, what the hell?
If you live in the US, you should put it on your bucket list to go to Friday Harbor in Washington State. It’s one of the best places in the world to see wild orcas, and it’s like right here which is crazy because I always thought I’d have to go to Norway or Iceland or something to see them. I went this past June and they got so close to our boat. It was one of the best experiences of my life
Thank you very very much for everything Mr De La Tour. I wish, one day, every wild life will be free as the 1st day on earth. I hate the Marineland Park, there is one close from where I'm living, this one is in Antibes, in the south of France. When I was a little child my father take me there with a group from his job. When I saw all the wild life in a small jail, I was crying and screaming. Then it was a shame for my father and my 1st fight for the rights of wild life... But now in 2024, nothing move as fast orcas need. I'm reading your Book, and you give me some hope. As the movie of Luc Besson " le Grand Bleu". Thank you for all your team.
Incredible...I love how you clearly read the orcas' body language and thus respect their wishes. This brightened my day, I love seeing these beauties out in their natural home... I've been watching too many SeaWorld documentaries and getting nightmares about these awesome creatures being locked up...these types of encounters with Orcas are just the refreshment I needed, thank you. I hope this type of Orca-viewing soon becomes the norm, encountering them in captivity just isn't the right way, nor is it the same as seeing them in the dark oceans they call home. Awesome video, thank you so much for this, I'll sleep better knowing people like you, Mr. Pierre, are out there still respecting these incredible hunters.
After watching countless orca videos, it seems to me that we are seeing in real time the mysterious evolution of life that begins in the water. I love seeing the video shots from underneath up towards the surface, which looks like a membraneous plane separating this cellular world from the rest of earth. How scary and foreign it must be for these marine creatures to venture beyond it. Beautiful video.
One time I went to an aquatic center and they had an orca there. I was the only one in the viewing area and she came right up and just floated in front of me! Head on and then side ways... We saw eye to eye for a little bit and boy that feeling.... Something so big and powerful taking the time took look at you, study you. I wish she wasn't in such a small take and was back in the wild, but I'm so thankful for that small moment. I wont forget it!
This was unbelievably fascinating. I am quite impressed with how you are so well informed of the orcas’ behaviors and patterns and how much respect you show them. They deserve freedom and peace. This is an absolute dream of mine to do one day. ❤️
I could listen to Pierre talking all day. As a vet I can feel by his words how much he respect these animals. Blessed be this human being Thanks for sharing so much knowledge
Se ele respeitasse se manteria distante, respeitando a liberdade e a privacidade do animal, vc gostaria de alguém desconhecido tentando brincar com seus filhos dentro do seu quintal sem sua permissão?
My two favourite animals are the White Shark and Orca. Both are awe-inspiring predators, but it fascinates me that the Orca is the more powerful of the two and yet poses virtually no threat to humans. What an incredible experience it must be to be swim with these beautiful creatures, and feel like you're making a connection with them.
I love your explanation about whether swimming with the animals is a disturbance. You are great because you have studied them too and know when to interact with them. We should be able to swim with them at the right time...
Thank you steven. You know, if I saw an obvious disturbance when i swim with orcas, I wouldnt do that. I would stay on the boat and maybe even on shore. But ot is not what I see when i am with them. I see beautiful creature with whom it is possible to leave in peace. Because it is what they want. And we should give it to them, because they deserve it.
If I ever go to Norway to see my extended family members, I’ll HAVE to do this! The fact that you make the pods’ safety your number 1 priority, makes me happy :)
@@PierreROBERTdeLATOUR Maybe I’ll be able to see the J-pod in the PNW (Pacific NorthWest in the U.S.) on a boat, if I cannot feasibly travel in the near future! Sending good vibes your way!
Where can I go to book a trip with you? This is the most professional and respectful interaction I've seen! I would love this experience and to learn. I want to learn everything possible from you.
You are a wonderful person. The gift you got to interact with them is phenomenal. I really thank you for sharing so many years of research & the emotional bonds. You jus made me cry. It’s really a good video
This clip at 13:10 gave me goosebumps and made me tear up. The notion of being accepted into the social structure of an animal you can't even truly communicate with is... there are no words.
Very informative and interesting to see the different ways of interacting with these magnificent mammals and the importance of communication via body language… wonderful!!
All I can say is I'm spellbound and in awe. What amazing beautiful animals. Thank you for sharing... and at my favorite European country (Norway). Simply magical and amazing to watch!
Amazing isn't it - they let us swim freely, and some of our kind don't let them swim freely I'm convinced they could teach us things, they are the most amazing creatures. I've always wanted to know how they would interact with deaf people (I have brothers who are deaf) Ive always maintained, if aliens ever visit us, they will seek out orcas rather than primitive humans Beautiful video guys
My biggest dream in life is to swim with wild orcas. As a young child (35 years ago) we had a dolfinarium in our city and i was mesmerized by the dolphins. They had an orca for a short while and when i saw this majestic animal in that small pool i decided i never wanted to go to a dolfinarium again and i started to read about dolphins and whales and i can not understand how "intelligent"people can treat these animals like we do. Maybe it is time that i start to find out what the best time is to do this and start saving up
This is magical. I am fascinated by Orcas since I was a child. I want to come to Norway and swim with the Orcas there one day! Hopefully. Amazing work and knowledge Pierre!
What an amazing video. It inspired deep emotion in me. The idea of being welcomed and interacted with by these amazing animals makes me tear-up every time.
This video really makes my day. It’s so interesting and educational at the same moment. I really hope I could have this experience one day while doing the scuba diving, though I’m still a newbie
Pierre, continue your work - you research is crucial for our understanding of these animals. This gives us tremendous additional motivation to continue making our oceans safer for these beings. I just subscribed, love your channel.
I’ve been fascinated with orcas for years and I keep watching videos about different encounters with these amazing animals ❤️ so glad I found your video, I will probably never be trained enough to go snorkelling like this but it is amazing how much knowledge you’re sharing and how much respect you have for these creatures :) thanks for doing what you do and for sharing it all with us!
This got to be the most respectful video about how to approach orca pods. Totally enlightning and truly show how he loves orca. I've never read or watch such an informative information. Thank you so much ❤
Such an amazing video. You guys studied the social behavior of orcas and became experts. I love orcas and would love to swim with them once. Thanks for sharing this information
Great video Pierre. You taught us something very useful at the time of respect toward another living beings. We, humans, are finally learning to take care of our environment an life. I'm sure it's not too late for us...
I love the respect you have for these beautiful ,majestic creatures!!what an amazing experience this truly must be!!!I would love to someday get the chance to do this!!!
I’m terrified of the ocean, but i also think it’s one of the most beautiful places there is, even though they are called “Killer Whales” i would feel soo much safer swimming with them, than swimming alone.
Amazing footage and I'm so glad you take a calculated approach to treat these animals with respect. I really think orcas are smart enough to know the difference and seem to appreciate your approach. I used to watch these animals when I was kid fishing in the northwest (of America) and was blown away with how fast, stealthy and effective they were at hunting. To see them so gentle as they are in this footage is really something to behold for me...
This is awesome! I've never seen an orca in real life and we are still planning to go and see them. Seeing them already is a dream come true, but swimming with them would be heaven. I also have an orca tattoo behind my ear, because I've always loved them since I was a little girl and they just mean so much to me
I will squeel with glee if I interacted and then I'd get water in my lungs and choke. I wish every boat driver was required to watch and follow this great video and advice.
Wonderfull vidéo Very interesting and great ! I'm fond of sea mamals and i thank you for telling what is the respectuous way of interacting softly with theses magnificient & very intelligent animals ! 😊
I was fishing for salmon just a couple miles from Juneau . A half grown orca would take some of my fish off the hook with unbelievable precision without even getting hooked , a couple hrs later I dropped my fishing rod and reel in the water and that little joker dives down and gets it and puts it right in my hand wanting me to catch him more it was something I’m sure I’ll never see again in my lifetime as it was a one time trip . I always heard they were smart but now I truly understand that’s an understatement.
Oh my!!! I wish I was there to see! Lucky you!! 🤩
They have precise echolocation. They know exactly where is the hook.
Beautiful , thx for sharing , that Orca was taking advantage of u😂😂😂😂
They are our friends, and very intelligent. 😃
You will see him again if you try! For example, the pod that swims the San Juan straight off of seattle make it their home.
This is what were meant to use our intelligence for - respectful and unifying species interaction. I wish all videos were like this.
Thank you🙏🐳
I think its part of some design. Built into most of us from birth. Children often are very drawn to various type of animals. A natural curiosity and wanting of companionship. We need to start encouraging more children and even adults to follow their natural urge to know about wildlife. Or keep and love certain pets 💜 All this will ultimately raise more awareness/compassion towards animals... and the planet too. Its already happening. I believe human evolution will be in the mind, and heart. A shift resulting in love. Understanding. I hope so anyways🌹
Oh and I will just add this here lol.. I have raised Goldfish since the 1980s. Even they are more complicated than most people realize. They actually make eye contact and "dance" for food lol. I sometimes hand feed them. With my finger I can make a gesture at 1 particular fish that I have food for him.. and he will come. The others won't. They somehow know what I'm doing. They all have different personalities as well. I've had fish who stayed near my hand no matter what I did. I could pick them up out the water. Move them around. They'd just keep swimming right back to me lol. But others are shy. Sketchy. It takes time to warm them up.
Until they are slaughtered by Norwegians! 😡
I guess this works with “friendly orcas.”’ So what happens with the unfriendly orcas? 🤷🏻♀️
@@sk8ercaligirl there are zero reports of an Orca attacking a human diver in the wild ever. Orcas only attack human directly in captivity.
in some universe there is an orca tutorial to swim with humans
🙏🙏🙏
probably a section in there about swimming up behind them with your mouth open if you want them out of the water in a hurry :)
Walk*
lol true
Like it 😂
That's so much cooler than going to a SeaWorld and seeing how the orcas are suffering in the tanks. Definetly going to my bucket list.
True
Nothing at all cool about Seaworld! My grandparents took me and my sister there when we were about 12 and 13. I remember crying and I knew nothing then. I only knew it was bad.
@@Icarus_II you were probably crying because of how magnificent it was seeing that creature that close lol
Fuck Seaworld
Hate hate hate SEAWORLD!!! Greedy and despicable to keep Orcas in what amounts to a bathtub when they are known to swim thousands of miles in the open ocean. Poor Orcas--this is their life now.
Shouldn't this pastime be called snORCAling?
🙈 totally
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Saw the thumbnail > came to say this > 'Only ninja'd by 2 months!
Clever
It may be puns like that that makes them want to keep a bit of distance.
Pierre, you are always putting the welfare of the Orca first, and this is something that you really should be congratulated for. While others would go for sensationalist footage by trying to get as close as possible to or even touching the animal, your number 1 priority is to swim with Orca in a way that doesn’t disturb or interfere with these incredible animals. Well done and thank you!
Thank you, Gary. All the best, my friend
Dolphins have sex with humans...in Ireland anyway.
I've done two trips with Pierre in Norway and I can attest that he's the real deal. We had excellent, safe and respectful encounters with Orcas. One of the highlights of my life. Go swim with Pierre and friends if you can!
Wow jeff. Thank you.... and how are you. So good to read you😍🐋🙏🐬
This is what I want to do before I die. I've traveled to many places, but now I'm older and this is the only thing I want to do. I don't care if I go anywhere else for the rest of my life. This is my goal!
I would absolutely love to
@@Icarus_II Same here. To swim with such an intelligent animal in it's home would be immortal for me.
My opinion? Sounds great, but when i dive/snorkel in that open water, maybe the water isnt clear, and i see a BIIIG dark thing come near to me i will die by heart attack. No matter if the Orca will be a gentle giant or not.
Same with an encounter of a big basking shark or a whale shark...
For some reason I'm fascinated by orcas. They're so smart much smarter than we give them credit for. They have their own language and every pod has a different dialect. Just like us humans. My favorite marine animal.
They deserve it
If you live in the US, you should put it on your bucket list to go to Friday Harbor in Washington State. It’s one of the best places in the world to see wild orcas, and it’s like right here which is crazy because I always thought I’d have to go to Norway or Iceland or something to see them. I went this past June and they got so close to our boat. It was one of the best experiences of my life. And you don’t have to go to sea world or somewhere where they’re kept in bathtubs
I agree! Until I found out about how very cool Orcas actually are, I thought they were dangerous to humans. Actually, they are dangerous to many other animals, including sharks, but not to humans. It seems they prefer and stick to what they like to eat. They are so different from us, but they are just like us in many ways, so I don't fear them at all anymore. :-)
they could easily kill us, yet they don’t.
they are the apex predator of the ocean, and we are the apex predator of land.
i think there truly is a connection that we share together.
Lots of people say they like or love animals, but I feel like so few people actually "respect" them. I think it's beautiful to see interspecies respect like this
Thank you for your kind words🙏
this isn't respect
@@dacksonfluxhow so
This is how wild interactions should be done. With knowledge and respect of the animal. Very enlightening video, thank you
This is the level of experience, knowledge and RESPECT necessary to interact with Orcas; even all cetaceans. Nothing less; Thank You!!! for modeling this. So many people / groups selfishly chase and harass them not appreciating the richness of their behavior, intelligence and sentience.
This is the concern that guides us
MY WIFE WAS RAISED IN Alaska AND HAS ALWAYS TALKED ABOUT THE ORCAS AND BELUGA whales THAT THERE SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
I neeeeed to be this guys boat driver!
Look at how we treat each other, of the same species.
Sadly, until mankind learns to find peace within itself, can it outreach to all the animals effected by our selfish desires. 😒
sorry but that's blindingly obvious. when you are in the forest do you approach the bear? no you don't. are you telling me that if you don't have experience you won't go for a hike in the forest? its the same thing with cetaceans. just don't approach wild animals, that does not mean you cannot go swimming in proximity of them it just means that you stay away and admire them from a far. it takes a beginner to get the experience not the other way around.people are so elitist when it comes to cetaceans and I do not get it.
This would be such a dream ❤
Just do it
@@PierreROBERTdeLATOUR one day I will 😍🤞🙏
I’m so happy deladysigner that you don’t go to sea world or anything like this because the orcas and dolphins have hell there
Breaks my heart to see stories of them getting put into captivity..the poor sad noise it makes
That could have escaleted quickly tho
Keep swimming with them. Your understanding of their behavior is priceless. The more we learn about them people will gain more respect for them.
Thank you for this kind comment
Thank You so much for respecting our friends in the oceans!!!
Thank you, Hoot
I feel like he’s giving me instructions for a first date that I know I’ll screw up somehow
Sing it brother
😂😂💀
😂😂😂
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Oh this comment
This is the most orca info I have learned in YEARS. I want an orca to say hi to me 🥰
Thank you, Dyscea🙏
Amazing. Orcas are such beautiful and intelligent mammals. Studying and observing animals in their natural habitats, respecting their world & understanding our boundaries is the best way to learn about them. They don’t belong in zoos for our entertainment. Period. 🙏🏾
I totally agree. Thanks for sharing this message
I can only imagine how amazing it must feel to share such an experience with such a majestic and intelligent creature. They deserve our respect, admiration and protection.
This video is truly from a man who has a serious passion and love for these awesome animals. I hope I get the chance to swim with them one day as well
You are welcome, Jake. Thanks for your kind words
Make it happen 🐬
This made me so emotional. I love orcas, he is living my dream
WOOOOW, Orcas are so wonderful! Swimming with them must be so exhilarating! 🙂
It is, really.
I just wanna swim with mantas. I don't even know if I have the nerve to swim with Orcas. Not sure which would give me more anxiety. an Orca or a shark...
Pierre E well considering the documented attacks of orcas in the wild on humans vs those of sharks, I’m pretty sure which one between the 2 would give me more anxiety.
I understand an orca is huge, is carnivorous and all that, and it can be intimidating, but putting them on the same level of sharks is just crazy!
I don’t understand why so many people comment on almost every video with an orca of those fears and always also mention sharks, what the hell?
@Keegan Kokko sorry where exactly I said I'm an expert of every marine animal and their behaviour?
This is the only way I want to see an orca or any other Marine mammal. I’ll never set foot in a “park“.
We got a badass over here
💞
Me too. I hate park
Same here. Captivity kills
If you live in the US, you should put it on your bucket list to go to Friday Harbor in Washington State. It’s one of the best places in the world to see wild orcas, and it’s like right here which is crazy because I always thought I’d have to go to Norway or Iceland or something to see them. I went this past June and they got so close to our boat. It was one of the best experiences of my life
I've never had a bucket list until now.
Priceless
Thank you very very much for everything Mr De La Tour. I wish, one day, every wild life will be free as the 1st day on earth. I hate the Marineland Park, there is one close from where I'm living, this one is in Antibes, in the south of France. When I was a little child my father take me there with a group from his job. When I saw all the wild life in a small jail, I was crying and screaming. Then it was a shame for my father and my 1st fight for the rights of wild life... But now in 2024, nothing move as fast orcas need. I'm reading your Book, and you give me some hope. As the movie of Luc Besson " le Grand Bleu".
Thank you for all your team.
Nice to see the respect you have when you interact with them.
Thanks
Incredible...I love how you clearly read the orcas' body language and thus respect their wishes. This brightened my day, I love seeing these beauties out in their natural home... I've been watching too many SeaWorld documentaries and getting nightmares about these awesome creatures being locked up...these types of encounters with Orcas are just the refreshment I needed, thank you. I hope this type of Orca-viewing soon becomes the norm, encountering them in captivity just isn't the right way, nor is it the same as seeing them in the dark oceans they call home.
Awesome video, thank you so much for this, I'll sleep better knowing people like you, Mr. Pierre, are out there still respecting these incredible hunters.
Thank you for your kind words. And yes, let's pray for a future without seaworld.... 🙏🐋🐳
After watching countless orca videos, it seems to me that we are seeing in real time the mysterious evolution of life that begins in the water. I love seeing the video shots from underneath up towards the surface, which looks like a membraneous plane separating this cellular world from the rest of earth. How scary and foreign it must be for these marine creatures to venture beyond it. Beautiful video.
I LOVE orcas. They make something inside me glow. This is a dream of mine 💕
This reminds me of my communication with the Robin in my garden. If you interact on their level, they are amazing what they will show you.
Its justca question of understanding their codes🙏🐬🐋
I always get tears in my eyes watching videos like this.
Thank you 🐋🐬🙏
One time I went to an aquatic center and they had an orca there. I was the only one in the viewing area and she came right up and just floated in front of me! Head on and then side ways... We saw eye to eye for a little bit and boy that feeling.... Something so big and powerful taking the time took look at you, study you.
I wish she wasn't in such a small take and was back in the wild, but I'm so thankful for that small moment. I wont forget it!
Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us.
Watching the man swim with the orcas brought tears to my eyes.
Thank you 🥰🙏🐋🐬
This was unbelievably fascinating. I am quite impressed with how you are so well informed of the orcas’ behaviors and patterns and how much respect you show them. They deserve freedom and peace. This is an absolute dream of mine to do one day. ❤️
Thank you for your nice comment
I could listen to Pierre talking all day.
As a vet I can feel by his words how much he respect these animals.
Blessed be this human being
Thanks for sharing so much knowledge
Thank you so much, Joao🙏
Se ele respeitasse se manteria distante, respeitando a liberdade e a privacidade do animal, vc gostaria de alguém desconhecido tentando brincar com seus filhos dentro do seu quintal sem sua permissão?
@@andremacleod1375 =)
@@JoaoZamae Vc entendeu meu ponto de vista?
You can tell this guy is an expert on orca body language. It must take a certain level of empathy
Thank you, Jake. 🙏🙏
Incredible footage. Thank you for respecting these wonderful animals.
Thank you, Sophie.🐳🙏
My two favourite animals are the White Shark and Orca. Both are awe-inspiring predators, but it fascinates me that the Orca is the more powerful of the two and yet poses virtually no threat to humans. What an incredible experience it must be to be swim with these beautiful creatures, and feel like you're making a connection with them.
I really love this, very informative, very respectful!
thanks :)
I love your explanation about whether swimming with the animals is a disturbance. You are great because you have studied them too and know when to interact with them. We should be able to swim with them at the right time...
Thank you steven. You know, if I saw an obvious disturbance when i swim with orcas, I wouldnt do that. I would stay on the boat and maybe even on shore. But ot is not what I see when i am with them. I see beautiful creature with whom it is possible to leave in peace. Because it is what they want. And we should give it to them, because they deserve it.
You sir are a treasure too the field of marine biology and inter-species interaction.
❤️❤️❤️
Such majestic creatures, I could cry 😭
And so i do
This warms my heart. Thank you for showing these creatures so much respect (and sharing great footage!). I dream of doing this in Norway someday :)
You are welcome. Thank you for your nice words🙏
This is beautiful. They are so intelligent.. Love this. I see so much respect for the orcas. You really let them be and wait for a invitation.
brilliant people. im glad they care so much about the orcas
I love how you respect their swimming patterns and behaviors.
You are approaching with respect to communication and respect.
If I ever go to Norway to see my extended family members, I’ll HAVE to do this!
The fact that you make the pods’ safety your number 1 priority, makes me happy :)
This is all i wish to you. Eye to eye contact with orca cannot be described with words. It has to be experienced
@@PierreROBERTdeLATOUR Maybe I’ll be able to see the J-pod in the PNW (Pacific NorthWest in the U.S.) on a boat, if I cannot feasibly travel in the near future! Sending good vibes your way!
Where can I go to book a trip with you? This is the most professional and respectful interaction I've seen! I would love this experience and to learn. I want to learn everything possible from you.
Contact us at info@usea-diving.com
We will provide all info to you🙏
Have fun!
And please record the video
Find some orcas and jump in you fool
I learned more about Orcas in this video than I have in decades. Well done.
Thank you for your kind feedback🙏
What a gift to find this video today on RUclips. Made my heart swell with love.
Fantastic education on orca. I also enjoy your Adam West Batman diving suit.
Your comment warm me up. Thank you🐋🐬🙏
You are a wonderful person. The gift you got to interact with them is phenomenal. I really thank you for sharing so many years of research & the emotional bonds. You jus made me cry. It’s really a good video
Thank you sunil🙏🐋🐬
More of these videos need to come out. Lots of fear-based videos are coming out against whales! Keep at it!!
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This clip at 13:10 gave me goosebumps and made me tear up.
The notion of being accepted into the social structure of an animal you can't even truly communicate with is... there are no words.
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Very informative and interesting to see the different ways of interacting with these magnificent mammals and the importance of communication via body language… wonderful!!
All I can say is I'm spellbound and in awe. What amazing beautiful animals. Thank you for sharing... and at my favorite European country (Norway). Simply magical and amazing to watch!
Thanks for these words🙏
moral of story: you cant interact with an orca unless she wants to..
Exactly. We just put outselves in the situation to be invited. But we have no control on the orcas.
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So would it be acceptable to call out a 'hallo' underwater from the shallows? See if anyone wants to come say hi?
Or he? Are you assuming they're all female? Because then there wouldn't be any way to procreate in the first place lol
Absolutely! Ever heard that old adage, nobody's happy if mama isn't happy? Lol
Amazing isn't it - they let us swim freely, and some of our kind don't let them swim freely
I'm convinced they could teach us things, they are the most amazing creatures. I've always wanted to know how they would interact with deaf people (I have brothers who are deaf)
Ive always maintained, if aliens ever visit us, they will seek out orcas rather than primitive humans
Beautiful video guys
You are right. They can. If we are ready for.
My biggest dream in life is to swim with wild orcas. As a young child (35 years ago) we had a dolfinarium in our city and i was mesmerized by the dolphins. They had an orca for a short while and when i saw this majestic animal in that small pool i decided i never wanted to go to a dolfinarium again and i started to read about dolphins and whales and i can not understand how "intelligent"people can treat these animals like we do. Maybe it is time that i start to find out what the best time is to do this and start saving up
Better to meet them in their own habitat🙏
same here, since I was a little... would love to swim with them in the wild ♥️
This is magical. I am fascinated by Orcas since I was a child. I want to come to Norway and swim with the Orcas there one day! Hopefully. Amazing work and knowledge Pierre!
You are welcome. It is a life experience
Never heard orca behavior explained so simple and knowledgeable. Thanks!!
Thank you🙏🐋🐬
What an amazing video. It inspired deep emotion in me. The idea of being welcomed and interacted with by these amazing animals makes me tear-up every time.
Thank you so much for this nice comment. Appreciated 🙏
Magnificent and amazing!! Such beautiful creatures! 👏
Thanks🐋🙏🐬
This video really makes my day. It’s so interesting and educational at the same moment. I really hope I could have this experience one day while doing the scuba diving, though I’m still a newbie
Thank you. It happens that orcas come close to scubadivers. But the best is to snorkel with them.
what a well rounded gentleman. your parents raised a real man. thank you for this info.
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Beautiful explanation, i rarely watch whole 15 minute videos but this one was really entertaining and also full of good explanations.
Bravo to you!
Wow! This would be fantastic to do. Maybe someday I'll do something like this. Thanks for a very good explanation on the subject:)
My god, i think id cry for days after an experience like that. An unbelievable priviledge
You would.... we all did... 🙏🐋🐬
Magnifique , superbe fim. Toptop
Ça me fait penser les îles Crosez, Kerguelen, Saint Paul Amsterdam
I’ve always dreamed of doing this since I was little. One day 💓
If you can dream it, you can do it. 🙏🐋
Pierre, continue your work - you research is crucial for our understanding of these animals. This gives us tremendous additional motivation to continue making our oceans safer for these beings. I just subscribed, love your channel.
Thank you for your kind encouragement. I subscribe yours too😉
I LOVE THIS! Interacting with animals must be like what heaven is. So special. Thank you so much for sharing
Thank you Suzanne
I have watched a lot on Orcas. I am thankful there are good people watching over them.
wow, amazing video! thanks for sharing this moments
My dream too! Wow! Congratulations!
Thank you🙏
I’ve been fascinated with orcas for years and I keep watching videos about different encounters with these amazing animals ❤️ so glad I found your video, I will probably never be trained enough to go snorkelling like this but it is amazing how much knowledge you’re sharing and how much respect you have for these creatures :) thanks for doing what you do and for sharing it all with us!
Thank you Johanna🙏🐋
This is absolutely fantastic. Thanks for showing us these beautiful interactions.
Thank you for this nice comment🙏🐋🥰
This got to be the most respectful video about how to approach orca pods. Totally enlightning and truly show how he loves orca. I've never read or watch such an informative information. Thank you so much ❤
Thank you for your kind words, Devira🙏
This has to be the Best video i have seen about Orcas ... Excellent job.... and I have seen them all.
Thank you so much, Albert. 🐋🙏
Such an amazing video. You guys studied the social behavior of orcas and became experts. I love orcas and would love to swim with them once. Thanks for sharing this information
Thank you for your comment🙏🐳
Amazing work with such beautiful animals. I'm so jealous of you. Keep it up !!
Don't be, just come😉
Great video Pierre. You taught us something very useful at the time of respect toward another living beings. We, humans, are finally learning to take care of our environment an life. I'm sure it's not too late for us...
Its not too late. We just must start now🙏🐋🐬
Great info. Thank you sooo much. High respect to you sir.
Sir, you are the ultimate gentleman of the sea. Much respect to you.
Thank you jennifer🙏🐬
I'm in awe of you, your truly blessed
You've just made my day 🧡
Thank you for these words
I love the respect you have for these beautiful ,majestic creatures!!what an amazing experience this truly must be!!!I would love to someday get the chance to do this!!!
Thank you so much, Cassie. You are welcome
I’m terrified of the ocean, but i also think it’s one of the most beautiful places there is, even though they are called “Killer Whales” i would feel soo much safer swimming with them, than swimming alone.
You would, for sure. They have this power to make you feel secure
No sharks around when in the presence of orcas
Yeah they literally can take down a fully grown great white shark so you're Definitely in good hands when near a pod of them.
Amazing footage and I'm so glad you take a calculated approach to treat these animals with respect. I really think orcas are smart enough to know the difference and seem to appreciate your approach. I used to watch these animals when I was kid fishing in the northwest (of America) and was blown away with how fast, stealthy and effective they were at hunting. To see them so gentle as they are in this footage is really something to behold for me...
Très bonne vidéo. M. de Latour vous êtes une personne très chanceuse de faire ce que vous faites et vous le faites bien et respectueusement. Bravo
Merci🙏🐋
Just Amazing! Such respect and care…I APPLAUD You! 🙏🏻✨💫
Thank youuuu❤️🙏🐬
This is awesome! I've never seen an orca in real life and we are still planning to go and see them. Seeing them already is a dream come true, but swimming with them would be heaven. I also have an orca tattoo behind my ear, because I've always loved them since I was a little girl and they just mean so much to me
I will squeel with glee if I interacted and then I'd get water in my lungs and choke. I wish every boat driver was required to watch and follow this great video and advice.
Thank you for your nice words. This lecture is made for boat drivers actually. 🙏🙏🐳
This may have been the most informative thing I've seen all year
Thank you🙏🐬
I'm amazed by your understanding of them
I would need 20 more life to understand them more.... 🐋🙏
I’m glad I watched this video. So informative and so much to learn from my favorite animals.
Thank you🙏
This is definitely on my bucket list! 😍
You are w🙏🐳elcome
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I cried this is one of the most beautiful thing I have ever seen heard
Thank you so much dear Jessica🙏🐳
❤️😘😘😘 wow thankyou for this info..even my country Philippines I don't show this
Wonderfull vidéo
Very interesting and great !
I'm fond of sea mamals and i thank you for telling what is the respectuous way of interacting softly with theses magnificient & very intelligent animals !
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Thank you for this kind comment🐋🐬🙏
Aloha 🤙🏼 Dave from Honolulu Hawaii, loved the Video. Thank you so much for sharing the Info. Fascinating footage. Aloha 🤙🏼
Hi Dave. Thank you for your nice comment🙏
I loved this video, learned a lot about 1 of the animals i admire and respect the most, thank you so much for this epic lesson.
Thank you for your kind words