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Under the Waves with Karim Iliya, September 2021

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A surprise encounter from a pacific white-sided dolphin while I was freediving off the coast of Mexico. This inquisitive animal passed less than a couple of meters away from me. The group spent over an hour circling us and making close passes before they continued on their journey into the deeper ocean.


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Karim was published in National Geographic magazine for his humpback whale photography. He now leads his own trips so that others can swim with whales.

If you are interested in swimming with or photographing humpback whales, Karim guides people in small trips between August and October every year in Tonga. Visit www.dancewithwhales.com to find out more

To see more of Karim’s work, visit his website at www.karimphotography.com

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This piece was prepared online by Panuruji Kenta, Publisher, SEVENSEAS Media