Emery travels to Dominica to document Ocean Giants for Atmos Vol. 11

In November 2023, Dominica announced the creation of a 788-square-kilometer Sperm Whale Reserve along its western coast. This reserve aims to protect its resident sperm whale population, bolster biodiversity, and contribute to climate resilience by sequestering carbon. The initiative also seeks to boost the local economy through sustainable tourism and marine research opportunities. ​

“In their presence, the vastness of the sea feels unexpectedly intimate and you come to understand that these whales carry not just their own stories, but the memory of the ocean itself, complex, resilient, and deeply intertwined with our own survival.”