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Hope For the Humpbacks - Documentary Film Pitch Video (Long Version)

Ending in 1967, humpback whales were hunted globally to the brink of extinction. However, today we are witnessing how nature can bounce back through the impressive recovery of the humpback whale population in the Pacific Northwest. In 2008, after nearly 100 years of absence in the area, the first humpback whale was spotted in Átl'ka7tsem (Howe Sound). Since 2008, humpback whales have continued to return to the Salish Sea in growing numbers each year; in 2022 there were 396 humpback whale sightings, the highest number of documented sightings in the past century. There still remain many unanswered questions about why humpback whales are returning in such great numbers in the Salish Sea, and we believe that the better we can understand these whales, the better we can protect them and their migration routes, and ensure their recovery continues. This has pushed us to our main goal which is to create a documentary short film (10-15 minutes) called “Hope for the Humpbacks”. We will engage with voices from the community including Indigenous knowledge holders, scientists, activists, and more. Through creating a whale research documentary and exploring Desolation Sound, a remote body of water with little biodiversity documentation, we will document and highlight this actively progressing example of nature’s ability to recover. This project aims to encourage hope for our planet and spread awareness of measures of action citizens can take to protect the natural world around us. For more information or to donate to our project please contact us at: [email protected]