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Fathom

By linking behaviors we see at the surfacewith recordings below the water, I'll have a...

Fathom • 2021
By linking behaviors we see at the surface
with recordings below the water, I'll have a complete picture of how
the whale is responding to our playbacks

Full Transcript

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By linking behaviors we see at the surface with recordings below the water,
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I'll have a complete picture of how the whale is responding to our playbacks.
Duration
10 seconds
Views
27
Timestamp in Movie
00:23:04
Uploaded
May 09, 2025
Genres
documentary
Production
Sandbox Films,Impact Partners,Walking Upstream Pictures,Back Allie Entertainment,Hidden Candy,Catapult Film Fund,Sundance Institute

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Movie Summary

Fathom is a visual and aural wonder of a documentary that follows researchers working to finally decode the communication of humpback whales. With Dr. Michelle Fournet, Dr. Ellen Garland.
First surface. Southwest, 76.2. - Fathom 00:04
First surface. Southwest, 76.2.
I noticed that, and I was like, "Oh, my God." - Fathom 00:05
I noticed that, and I was like, "Oh, my God."
Surface. First surface, 185.2. - Fathom 00:05
Surface. First surface, 185.2.
This study has a high probability of failure. - Fathom 00:05
This study has a high probability of failure.
When there are multiple whales, it's really hard to track just one. - Fathom 00:05
When there are multiple whales, it's really hard to tra...
It's the idea that I might be able to contribute to this knowledge. - Fathom 00:06
It's the idea that I might be able to contribute to thi...
That that might be my little piece that I can help with the puzzle. - Fathom 00:05
That that might be my little piece that I can help with the ...
Even in the hardest field season or the crappiest day, - Fathom 00:09
Even in the hardest field season or the crappiest day,
Trying to understand our planet, - Fathom 00:07
Trying to understand our planet,
So, you haven't had much instruction with a hydrophone before? - Fathom 00:05
So, you haven't had much instruction with a hydrophone ...
So, general idea, this part can't get wet, that part has to go underwater. - Fathom 00:06
So, general idea, this part can't get wet, that part ha...
So the whole idea is you pop on a piece of tape, - Fathom 00:09
So the whole idea is you pop on a piece of tape,
So, yeah, this has been passed down from my supervisor's supervisor - Fathom 00:09
So, yeah, this has been passed down from my supervisor'...
It's the Australian technique, shall we say. - Fathom 00:04
It's the Australian technique, shall we say.
I only have a couple of weeks, - Fathom 00:09
I only have a couple of weeks,
Maybe try there. For the sound, is better. - Fathom 00:04
Maybe try there. For the sound, is better.
- Uncoil it... Yep. Perfect. - There we are. - Fathom 00:05
- Uncoil it... Yep. Perfect. - There we are.
Let's let all of the... Yeah, all the cable out. - Fathom 00:05
Let's let all of the... Yeah, all the cable out.
'Cause it's not sitting vertical, - Fathom 00:06
'Cause it's not sitting vertical,
Below the surface, a song can be heard - Fathom 00:07
Below the surface, a song can be heard