Sperm Whale says hi at 600m below sea level

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Scientists operating an underwater ROV had a fantastic surprise when a sperm whale decided to come and check out the machine. Fantastic images and from nearly 600m below sea level!

 
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Fantastic! What a mysterious and wonderful world the deep sea is! Who needs mars!? :biggrin:
 

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