Our brave marine biologist, Susannah Buchan, took the lead, strapping on a waist harness preparing to tag the whale. As the fin whale rose again, so did we, Buchan delicately placing a neon orange tracker near its dorsal fin. #whaletagging #marinebiology

Despite being the world’s second-largest, fin whales aren't famous for jumping high nor singing the ditty of the seas — they are ironically famous for a sad reality. They are the species most frequently struck by large ships. #whaleconservation #shipping

For the past five years, Buchan has been on a mission in Chile, tagging fin and blue whales — both endangered species. Her hope? Collecting data to help large vessels avoid deadly run-ins with these gentle giants. #EndangeredSpecies #conservation

Thousands of whales are killed or injured each year as more ships occupy their waters. The alarming growth of commercial maritime traffic since 1992 has made them unfortunate victims of progress. #pollution #oceanconservation

Interestingly, we aren't exactly sure about the number of whales killed due to ship strikes. This is because only about 10 percent of collisions are observed or reported, and most dead whales sink, never to be found. #marinelife #statistic