Narwhal released after tagging (VIDEO)

University of California - Santa Cruz

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This video shows the first dive of an adult narwhal after tagging. The research team can be seen standing in the water as the narwhal swims off, and then rolls onto its back exposing his white belly. The yellow heart rate tag is clearly visible on his back as the animal first swims.

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Video credit: C. Egevang.

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