The Whale's Choice

In certain waters, moments of connection between humans and whales do happen... but not often.

2013 / Jennifer Kingsley / CBC's The Sunday Edition, Canada

In certain waters, moments of connection between humans and whales do happen... but not often.

On a calm summer day in 2012, naturalist and radio producer Jennifer Kingsley cruised into Southeast Alaska's Frederick Sound aboard a Canadian wilderness trip boat tour. What began as normal day of whale watching turned extraordinary,when a humpback turned and headed straight for the ship.

Read more about the unusual way Jennifer came to produce The Whale's Choice, Behind-the-Scenes.


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Jennifer Kingsley

Jennifer Kingsley is a Canadian radio producer, writer and wilderness guide.


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