THE ART OF BLOWS
The whale’s blow is much more than a breath. It is an insant sculpture of air and water, a sign of life breaking the ocean’s surface, and one of the most important keys for both science and whale watching.
For scientists, a blow is full of information. By collecting tiny samples, they can study hormones, DNA, microbes, and even pollutants to learn more about the whale’s health and the environment it lives in. All of this knowledge comes from something that lasts only a few seconds in the air.
For whale watchers, the blow is the moment of discovery. Out on the open sea, every tour begins with excitement and uncertainty, you never know what the ocean will bring. Often, it is the first blow on the horizon that tells us whales are near. That single sign fills you with both relief and wonder: the certainty that an incredible animal is just beneath the surface.
And of course, the blow itself is beautiful to watch. Each one is slightly different, sometimes tall and strong, other times drifting and changing shape in the wind. In the right light, the droplets can catch the sun and create a small rainbow, turning the whale’s breath into a natural prism. With the Cheek Mountains in the background, it becomes a scene you will never forget!
Text & Photos: Dimitra Perari (Guide)
