SUMMARY
Cinematographer Dan Abbott documented a rare humpback whale encounter off the Welsh coast while on a scuba diving trip. The whale, a species rarely seen in these waters, was filmed as it swam past Abbott's vessel. While sightings are infrequent, with only a couple reported in the last five to six years, marine experts note an increase in UK humpback sightings, potentially due to recovering whale populations and changing migratory patterns influenced by warming oceans.
TAKEAWAYS
A humpback whale was filmed off the Pembrokeshire coast by cinematographer Dan Abbott.
This sighting is considered rare, with only a few recorded in the last five to six years.
Marine experts suggest increasing whale populations and climate change may be influencing migratory patterns.
Humpback whales are large marine mammals, growing up to 19 meters and weighing up to 40 tons.