Adventure enthusiast Bertie Gregory ventures into the ocean for his latest project titled 'Dolphins Up Close with Bertie Gregory'
The remote island chain of the Azores in the Atlantic Ocean has become the stage for an exciting new documentary special, "Dolphins Up Close with Bertie Gregory." This special, set to stream on Disney+ and Hulu the next day, is produced by Adam Boyle and directed by National Geographic explorer, Bertie Gregory.
Gregory, known for his passion and persistence rather than patience, has focused his new special on observing dolphins in their natural habitat as migrating predators. The objective is to highlight the hunting techniques of dolphins, particularly their ability to form bait balls, which are dense shoals of fish for predators to feed on.
False killer whales, the focus of the encounters, are jet black in colour and have a sinister mouthful of teeth. During one such encounter, these whales were hunting tuna. The team, led by Gregory, spent five weeks on the water in the Azores, filming for 40 dives, but captured nothing for 39 of them. However, the perfect shot was captured during one dive that lasted for five minutes.
Dolphins, often perceived as cute, smiley animals, are actually massive predators capable of living in large groups and moving constantly in search of food. The special, titled "Dolphins Up Close with Bertie Gregory," emphasizes the incredible predator nature of dolphins, showcasing their intelligence, teamwork, and cooperation in hunting.
Gregory had an encounter with false killer whales during the filming, and according to him, the sights they witnessed were phenomenal. Wildlife filmmakers, including Bertie Gregory, are often described as the most patient people on earth. Yet, the journey to capture the perfect shot was not easy.
The Walt Disney Company, parent company of National Geographic, Hulu, and this ABC station, is bringing this captivating special to audiences worldwide. "Dolphins Up Close with Bertie Gregory" premieres tonight on National Geographic, offering viewers a unique insight into the world of dolphins.
