Sperm whales – the giants of our seas. They are some of the most impressive marine mammals we have recorded in recent days with the crew of Triton. They are the largest toothed whales on the planet, weighing up to 50 tonnes and reaching lengths of 16–18 meters.

This deep and steep underwater canyon, which plunges down to 1,400 meters, supports one of the most important biodiversity hotspots in the Mediterranean. Among many other remarkable species, it is home to seven species of marine mammals we have been documenting for over 25 years in the area.

Very soon, we will be sharing some important findings from our ongoing research in this challenging yet unique sea.