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September 2006

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See the ocean depths from Moby Dick's point of view

n his September 2006 column, "Eye to Eye," adventurer Boyd Matson faces off underwater with a gigantic whale heading his way. With him in Mexico's Sea of Cortés are the researchers of National Geographic's Crittercam team. In this video clip, see amazing footage captured by cameras that the Crittercam team mounted to the backs of sperm whales and humpbacks. Narrating is marine scientist and Crittercam director Greg Marshall.

Read more about swimming with whales in the September 2006 issue of National Geographic Traveler.

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