Celebrated National Geographic Explorer Brian Skerry has spent nearly four decades exploring and documenting Earth’s oceans.

For his latest project, Brian Skerry turns his lens to one of the world’s most beloved animals to illuminate startling new insights into their lives and culture. Discover the extraordinary communication skills and intricate social structures among four difference species of whales — from the international cuisine of orcas to families of beluga whales playing at their ‘summer resort’ — and learn what these majestic creatures can teach us about ourselves and our planet.