Not far from the populated coastline of northern Italy, the seas teem with cetaceans such as sperm whales and fin whales. With the support of Rolex’s Perpetual Planet Initiative, members of marine research group Menkab are monitoring populations and working to raise awareness of the creatures’ habitat.
CREDITS
Client – Rolex Perpetual Planet
Production – Proudfoot Ltd
Director – Laura Mahler
Underwater Cinematographer and camera operator – Flavio Oliva
Drone pilot and sound operator – Olaf Haas
Top side and underwater photographer – Frank Gazzola
MENKAB IL RESPIRO DEL MARE
Giulia Calogero – Marine biologist
Biagio Violi – Marine biologist
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