"Kelsey and Her Beluga Bestie" by Aquarium Love Stories

Kelsey and Maple's relationship is special. Together, they're working to save beluga whales for generations to come.

[@trishferris7355]

Beluga's, the golden retriever of whales

[@rustinpeace8642]

And the dolphins.

[@pieratesofcarribean]

Beluga are the pranksters

[@lowedango8621]

beluga whales hhee

[@nobodae3296]

Predator's Predator!! Lol no. Most animals just know how to eat and survive. Dogs and cats were like that too, but they were domesticated. So of course when an animal is domesticated they will compare it to the most domesticated animals in existence.

[@arylamery3632]

I GAVE YOU 1K LIKES *THANK ME*

[@91010186]

“who is the sweetest girl? Who is?” *Heavy tapping on tongue*

[@eiden727]

*bro, this is true.*

[@popcat3356]

*screeeeeeee*

[@Isabel-rm7gv]

💀💀💀

[@alaricomoreira2283]

Escravoceta .

[@okaybye75]

They like that tho?

[@arnauuu1]

These whales look so innocent, like babies, so pale and with their oversized head

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

arnauuu1 it’s an echolocation organ called a melon, it allows them to sing

[@navaneethvijay1315]

And I love this big little baby very very much!!! 😍😍😍🤗😘😘😘💕💕💕

[@erinwalker6185]

Whenever I see a Beluga, I think of that song by Raffi, "Baby Beluga"🐋

[@noodel3374]

but they are deadly killers xD

[@gakupos1fan417]

arnauuu1 I’m basically human them-

[@belle369]

This lady has the best job in the world. These animals so so sweet and you can tell the whale really loves her 🥰

[@geethanjalibalaji5232]

@Allison Marie they have enough water to not to make them feel captive

[@Alyssa-nl1mn]

@@geethanjalibalaji5232 not really. Their little pool is basically = to you being stuck in one small room your whole life vs having the freedom to move about whenever you wish

[@haleyw0203]

Geethanjali balaji Only the ocean is big enough for any marine animal to feel free.

[@kristianshansens3115]

The beluga is only sweet because she trained her to be so.

[@AM-fh7ek]

@@geethanjalibalaji5232 no that is not enough water, thats probably why they say she has so much energy, because she doesn't have enough space to drain the energy daily.

[@bouga1nvilleheavymet]

it's so cute how they always look like they are smiling!!!

[@manganicmalaria]

@Sharon Seach Sharon, let’s not making up stories about belugas that kills people, k?

[@its_ezralol]

@You're Sheep If you knew ur facts about animals at the Georgia Aquarium you would know they don’t drug their animals.The beluga’s can participate with training if they want to.They don’t have to.If Ur talking about drugging animals ur talking about Seaworld.They drug their orca’s to keep them calm.And to make sure nothing happens during the show.I don’t know where you got ur info about This Aquarium but I know it’s wrong.

[@lauralishes1]

@You're Sheep Exactly! The research she talked about was all B.S! They don't need to be poked, prodded, drugged and spend their whole life in what is essentially a prison cell with water, for what? To let us understand their friggin measurements! More like to make money having them jump through hoops for our enjoyment. Disgraceful. They should be left alone! This is the whale equivalent of a chimp in a tiny cage and never ever getting out. People are like "oh look it's smiling how cute" no you idiot, that's just the way they look. They should be out swimming for miles, not going around in circles in a tank.

[@TridentIISLBM]

@@lauralishes1 dude that's seaworld check where you get your facts from

[@nicksundae5499]

@@lauralishes1 doing too much

[@ThePratech]

I can tell Kelsey was trying so hard to hold her tears back while talking about Maple 🤗

[@Delta-lu5kf]

Fun fact: Belugas are the best

[@sabrinawanderer7560]

Best of the best! Nah! All animals are good. For some people, i don't know.😕

[@adnanjamil5209]

PixelGod97 *I just got educated*

[@Mo-rf9ev]

Omg mind-blowing

[@cutedoggo2917]

orca’s are much better in terms of at wild.. idk in terms of interactions bc orca’s love to show off to humans

[@blixxy537]

Beluga whales are cool But the KZbin Beluga Is the worst

[@ChronicallyTT]

I have a feeling that these belugas are unable to be released after rehabilitation. They are being given the best life they can offer. I absolutely love these whales!

[@jharveyatkinson]

Sort of Christian these whales have been stolen from the wild as babies to increase profits of the aquarium as an additional attraction.

[@AlexSciChannel]

@@jharveyatkinson do you have a source for that. I dont disagree I'm just curious if there's anything to back it up.

[@jharveyatkinson]

Alex SciChannel yes, watch the documentary “born to be free” it’s all about it and this awful aquarium. This KZbin video is just a well put together bit of propaganda with happy music to mislead people into thinking exactly what you put in your first comment 🙏

[@AlexSciChannel]

@@jharveyatkinson the main comment this reply thread is on isnt from me btw. But yeah I'll check the doc out.

[@jharveyatkinson]

Alex SciChannel ah yes sorry I see that now! Cool yeah check it out, think it’s on Netflix depending on what country you stream Netflix from ✌️

[@mollystroot3908]

She is so lucky to have such an amazing relationship with her friend Maple. I'm envious.

[@Brian-tq7lu]

It's enough to make a grown man cry...and that's ok

[@melz3752]

It warms my heart to see people caring for these beautiful whales and other aquatic animals with such love and care. Thank you all for working hard to help protect the species that are in the wild

[@soulfulfool]

yea people care so much that half of species thru the time was exterminated, true angels they are

[@mikeanglada742]

How could one not fall in love with these sweet intelligent creatures?

[@misspanda255]

This beautiful creature looks so happy here. Thank you for treating this animal with kindness.

[@jharveyatkinson]

Miss Panda this animal looks happy because their mouth naturally shaped like a smile. But these animals are prisoners that are only interacting with the human for more fish. This is very misleading

[@Twinsuns2187]

@@jharveyatkinson no wrong

[@Twinsuns2187]

@@jharveyatkinson that beluga is happy

[@jharveyatkinson]

TwinSun's2187 where is your evidence of that? Would you be happy if you were stolen from your family to be put in a tank for the rest of your life? This is a cleverly put together peice of propaganda with happy music to convince people like you that these animals want to be here. Don’t be fooled do the research for yourself.

[@Twinsuns2187]

@@jharveyatkinsonno dude your wrong man

[@DisHammerhand]

Belugas are so adorable.

[@ikamustika3504]

I think she knows that u love her so much.

[@blitzie1233]

So so cute. Brings tears to my eyes.

[@fonncatalina6464]

Exactly! Thanks I'm not feeling alone^^

[@Noah-rv6iq]

You can tell she is a animal lover the way she talked such a genuine voice. What a dream job they have.

[@iamaliseya]

I’m from Georgia, so I’ve been to the Georgia aquarium throughout the years, and I can honestly say that the staff there is absolutely amazing. They’re all so kind and friendly, and the animals really do seem happy and well cared for. They’re also all very knowledgeable about oceanography and marine life. I haven’t been there in years, but this just makes me want to go back 😊

[@Sunshine-yl4vx]

I'm a native Georgian too and we visit every year. I agree with everything you said. The GA Aquarium is truly a unique and beautiful thing to experience. The belugas are always our favorite. If you haven't had a chance, visit the Coca-Cola museum across the street for a little bit of history and taste of cokes from all over the world. The company I worked for built it.

[@johnhorne3052]

I'm from Georgia and let me tell you, I AINT GOING BACK TO GEORGIA!

[@charlesthomas5956]

​@@johnhorne3052Why not?

[@miilangambino4938]

It’s got to be breathtaking to bond with these whales. Just. Incredible. I’d indulge

[@tiffsaver]

You don't have to tell her that you love her... she already knows it.

[@alkakindo]

I just want a beluga bestie

[@adnanjamil5209]

Alka Kindo SAMEEE

[@xr55]

It'll cost you a lot.

[@mo2wheelz74]

Same

[@IrishAnnie]

WE all need one!!!!

[@arakim8823]

You could just go into some sea or something and find one but it's really hard Yeah same i want a beluga bestie

[@DeepByteDigger]

Beluga is like a kind a animal who only knows nothing more but love and playful.😍

[@sagarbodhe546]

Their smiles are so contagious ♥

[@vforvictory888]

Thumb up for all the people who are working for the future of the animals.

[@ef1559]

That was so beautiful, those whales are so beautiful and smart. It made me tear. I hope one day I get to interact with one of them just once and I’ll be the happiest person ever.

[@neemiassilva5884]

She was way stronger than me, because she was able to hold her tears back, I wasn't. That's beautiful job you guys do!

[@abhiroy3357]

Kelsey is such a special human being. She is awesome pawsome.

[@BlackLabelSlushie]

"They need to be in nature in their environment" - says everyone tapping on their smartphones in their apartments lol

[@rinchuilashimphrui4262]

😂😂

[@wewewewewewewewwewe]

Omg haahahah But in case you’re serious , we’re not forced , we’re comfortable and we are obviously not stuck here forever xD

[@dumbledum449]

H Flores technically we try to survive out of instinct in our modern world so how does that make us any different?

[@enzoborau2683]

we can stay on our appartement and believe that this kind of animal need to getting free. Whats wrong with you ?

[@Abd_the_gladiator]

😂

[@brendadavis140]

At least they're not doing animal shows, they're more for doing research and helping with statics and comparisons to wild Belugas to help with conservation. They're absolutely adorable and seem very happy and playful. These caretakers seem to be very doting and concerned with the welfare of these animals.

[@tommysfather]

I just spent the best five minutes of my life with these beautiful creatures. Beluga whales, especially Maple, gave me a new lease on life. Thank you Maple and of course Kelsey.

[@lmbarak]

I have no doubt these beautiful animals know just how much they're loved and respected.

[@auntihooha]

I love that this is going on. If animals are going to be studied, they deserve to have good lives; comfort, affection, and a sense of security.

[@NothingMaster]

What a lovely, playful, and intelligent animal; a bundle of joy and energy.

[@judyjackson2260]

I just love Belugas. They are so beautiful and smart.

[@lorettarambo2245]

It's a blessing to see someone who has this gift to do this for sea creatures, studying and training them in their environment! Wow!

[@prettyprudent5779]

They’re simply amazing.

[@Hitech82]

Believe me she knows you love her. That is why she is in love with you too.

[@huang4923]

0:32 she is a big ball of energy 🤣❤️❤️❤️

[@Betalink2004]

I fall in love with the baluga 😍

[@budlightismyfavorite3117]

B.A Eagle not when you search up the talking whale it’s the baluga but scary... D:

[@budlightismyfavorite3117]

but search up noc the talking whale

[@BluieBeth]

She is living my dream job. :-) What a precious trainer and a beautiful beluga :-) Angels of the sea! Thank you all so much for what you do!!!!

[@anonymouscausethatshowirol828]

Whenever we go to this aquarium we always have to go see the belugas. They LOVE to show off in front of people, especially the kids

[@AGDinCA]

Your love for Maple is so obvious and pure. She's in good hands with you.

[@carolinatruss3936]

Beluga are my favorite.. I just love them.

[@MLSaini-kk4lr]

The girl is doing a wonderful job. Taking care of the fishes in aquarium like her. Great job. Keep it up.

[@Nanax3.0]

I personally just started reading about beluga whales. I'm fasinated by them. I then found the videos and im hooked. I absolutely love,love,love them!! I am personally afraid of the ocean but I hope someday to get to personally see one. I understand why they are studied just like we have other animals that serve purposes we don't think about. Like bomb dogs for instance Noone ever says a thing about the threat they face being out of thier natural habitat. I know its different but just trying to make a point. We must learn all we can about all living creatures. I have read many of them are rescued and unable to return to thier homes. So I'm grateful they have people like you to love and be loved!! Thank you so much for educating us.

[@WildflowerChristian]

I love Beluga whales so much!! You are so blessed to be working with and having a loving relationship with Maple and the other Belugas in your program!

[@tramany7]

I love Belugas such innocent,beautiful sweeties❤️😍🥰

[@staceyk.210]

Beluga’s are truly amazing!! Their intelligence and wit can definitely thrive when you engage with them!! They certainly have a way of just Melting Our Hearts 💞 and making us fall in love with them!! Nicely done Kelsey and your team for caring so much for these Beluga’s 💜❤️🙏🏽💚🫶🏽

[@KuysMaks]

Everyone: "Why are some people angry?" Me: *looks for such comments but couldn't find one.

[@91010186]

Some of those comments were very old and reported. If you commented yeara ago you might see those.

[@ccburro1]

Beautiful, wondrous, highly-intelligent aquatic mammals. ❤️

[@jasminmontes1113]

That was cute and adorable it depends what type of species of animals they have I love all animals.🥰🥰

[@MahfuzaShirinroll-AH-]

She is cute,she is playful,she is source of positivity and She also gives hugs r u kidding me I wanna work here Salary expectation : 3 meal per day

[@adeusexmachina]

5:02 cute Bestie's revenge :D

[@lunaluna5815]

Hahahah the cutest!! It's like i'm watching a pixar movie

[@ajijiamiji2748]

MashaAllah...Subhanallah..aku takjub dgn ciptaan Mu Ya Kholiq..Engkau Maha Hebat

[@dotfern3010]

Beautiful beluga whales. And doing what you do is just as wonderful... ! ❤

[@infomotionfittv837]

May God give me the blessing of holding a beluga whale

[@Kayciewardell258]

I love love love beluga whales. They are just so bloody beautiful!!!

[@MrGANJUBAZ]

СУПЕР!!!!Молодцы!Смотреть загляденье!!!

[@jiayiong5557]

Beluga has such a lovely personality, wish I could keep it as a pet.

[@BlazRa]

Just get a boat back when I used to work on a crab boat we had several dolphins that would interact with us and do tricks and these were wild animals that we didn't have to pay for or anyting

[@katiekat4457]

I love beluga whales. They have so much personalty and they are very funny. Not to mention very friendly and interactive.

[@sergelouissieben6754]

So beautiful,magical so much love God bless

[@cathyaudette1060]

You have THE best job in the world!!! May God bless sweet Maple!

[@Bessie-vb9yw]

She looks ivory white! Amazing and so beautiful. She has such a sweet innocent and loveable soul. I love the part where she put the bucket thing on her head. Shows her innocence. Awww I wanna hug and kiss her.

[@jerseycatmews828]

A commenter referred to belugas as happy scoops of vanilla ice-cream, love that poetry

[@mmzddx96]

Awwwww! Ok, what if I were to open an ice cream shop. I would name it “the Dancing Beluga”!

[@swat1californiahighwaypatr838]

Your so lucky you get work with beautiful looking whales I wish I had the opportunity of doing this or having a chance

[@reference2me]

I see pure love...

[@MrRoztoc]

1:15 Look how she changes her head to flat! Amazing!

[@anthonytang4327]

4:03

[@Awareness7316]

I love animals because they do not double face like humans.. they are more sensitive than us..❤

[@divalarue]

Thank you for being their guardian angels!

[@arshadsoamber5810]

They are the dogs of the sea...pure hearted and unconditional love

[@reyangelotolete4215]

How amazing you are taking good care of such beautiful creature in the world...

[@janjones8006]

Taking "good": care??? Please lady it will die 6 months after being put in captivity! So as they die these people get "credit" for taking care of them???? Ugh

[@reyangelotolete4215]

jan jones -it’s my opinion base on what i saw on the video , Yes this beautiful one need freedom ,-okay-and you, you have your own opinion,it’s your opinion, and i know you are very much concerned about this creature,.

[@charlesthomas5956]

​@@janjones8006Who gave you this info? Do you think they will live a happy life in the wild with predators and big icebergs?

[@charlenekownacki181]

That Beluga whale named Bestie is such a sweet whale and wonderful for her trainer!!!

[@pieratesofcarribean]

Honestly, I watched this video every day every hour. It gives me so much good vibes.

[@nanamiKimura]

I love it when Maple spits water at her partner

[@cleareyes2254]

What a beautifull creature :)

[@desertfox1273]

I love watching the interaction. Kelsey can never move away, never! I think Maple would be depressed without her. I have heard of such things with even a porpoise and a trainer. This is for life!

[@aniciawong7784]

All animals in an aquarium or zoo are all important for the earth. Hope all humans will help to protect and care for them, not to endanger them at all cost! They are so precious to all future generations to see!👌❤

[@Yodumeee]

Humans pretty much the only animal that spends significant time taking care of the well being of other animals. Humans are the best

[@charlesthomas5956]

​@@YodumeeeThe best for taking care of endangered humans... Unlike those idiots who nearly hunted them to extinction

[@charlesthomas5956]

Yeah and i hate when people go "Oh zOoS ArE EvIl, tHeSe aNiMaLs mUsT Be fReE" in the comment or reply section when they don't even know the origin of Maple

[@nicecutie]

whales are so cute. protect all animals

[@elvishassassin1]

They remind me of large, aquatic cockatoos.

[@Sannypowa]

They act like babies, dear little things, I love animals

[@AG12990]

So cute and beautiful. Hope they have a safe and happy life. ❤️❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@lousuzdondanbob]

You have the best job in the world, touching one is in my bucket list. I just love them so much.

[@happyluckph]

Aquariums are important. When marine lives get washed ashore or when an animal is hurt/distressed, the employees that work in these facilities are the fastest and most experienced people who can save/help them. There has been a case of dolphins dying in huge numbers after getting washed ashore and due to lack of people who could help them and the fact that they closed the aquariums nearby due to protest, many of he dolphins died. Although such animals should not be kept in small tanks and become an entertainment for humans, it’s not a reason that Aquariums should be closed down.

[@lethiapage4767]

I agree that aquariums are important for rescue efforts. When an animal comes into care for whatever reason and can't be rehabbed and sent back to their wild habitat you can either 1 continue to care for the animal 2 set them free at a disadvantage to be pretty much instantly picked off, or 3 euthanize. Keep in mind many many animals who come into care have been injured somehow by humans! Indirect or direct, purposefully or accidentally....mostly through pollution or other damage to their home or interruption of their migration etc! So you can say its not our place to interfere in the first place but that's simply not true. So there is a demand for these facilities aside from kidnapping animals for humans purposes or entertainment. Yes aquarium life is a contrived situation and less than ideal but a responsible facility will make the best of it by showing these animals human love and friendship and as much companionship with other animals as possible. They will also conduct research to help advance our knowledge of the animals and help with the wild populations. You might even be able to get some breeding done to keep a population from going extinct. And the entertainment factor is great when you consider that audience revenue can be used to fund the animals' care and whatever else to keep the facility open. Also when people are allowed up close experiences with animals we start to care more about them and it is more likely to stir within us a desire to protect them.

[@JP-pc1lb]

Lethia Page well said. The conservation efforts of aquariums and zoos must be their most important goal! This is what separates them from circuses...

[@narayaniji8699]

The aquariums should be like human hospitals: repair & release. Some need to stay longer than others, but the end goal should always be to free them.

[@happyluckph]

Narayani Ji the issue here is money. People can not work for free. Is order to acquire knowledge that certifies a person to work with an animal, they must have spent a certain amount of time and money. Hospitals are paid by the government from taxes and insurances but aquariums are not. The workers there would have no salary. What you said is right, but what we need is a solution that will actually work. To make an aquarium a hospital for animals, and to be able to provide a salary for it’s workers.

[@charlesthomas5956]

​@narayaniji8699 Unless if they were born in captivity or they are deemed unreleasable

[@zoeliu48]

It is so moving. She apparently loves the beluga a ton and I think Maple loves her a ton too!! Ughhh 😭

[@jumbo7165]

All these negative comments, this whale may have been born in captivity, so letting it out in the ocean will kill it...

[@lisakn27]

It should never have been born there..should have been born in the wild

[@khawass]

Like you living in a jail. You could never live in freedom again?

[@ladyvincenza]

I'm not certain, but I think some of these animals may have been brought to captivity because they were injured, orphaned etc. and couldn't survive without help.

[@stevensaid8468]

khawass Are you for real comparing a human to a beluga? I’m sorry but at what point exactly in your life did you encounter other organisms who literally feed on you? These belugas are born in captivity. They lack the skills necessary to survive in open water. They have to be re-taught these skills in order for them to be released, and that is not an easy process. Additionally, some of these belugas may cease to find a mate if they get released.

[@khawass]

@@stevensaid8468 cease to find a mate?! The lack the skills? I don't compate humans to belugas: I give same moral value to both...and all sentient beings who have the same right to live on this Planet. I don't judge what is better for them and I don't speak for them like specieist do. It's 2020 it's time to grow in consciousness I believe

[@anniehyams587]

Aaaah too cute and beautiful this is one of my favourite videos @ Kelsey and beautiful Buluga Whale thank you so much for sharing the beautiful video @ Georgia Aquarium 👍👍😀😀🌹🌹❤️❤️

[@anniehyams4477]

It's so beautiful the both have bonded together and playing so beautifully lots of fun together thank you so much for sharing the beautiful video😀😀👍👍❤️❤️🌹🌹

[@cicadathegod8277]

I’ve always dreamed of seeing a real Beluga whale and this only makes me want it more.

[@alexzander7386]

I love the work these people do! Its a shame to see them forced to live in these aquariums but outside they would probably be dead today, but hopefully soon conditions would allow them to make a comeback

[@herodelatorre5509]

those are intelligent animals, lucky girl having to spend time with them.. 😊

[@adnanjamil5209]

I like how there captivity is clean and wide! I usually see them stuck in small places with dirty tanks

[@saulpacheco4810]

You are so lucky to get to work with those beautiful creatures.

[@zoosmedia]

Wonderful 👍😍 Everyone can see the great relationship and that the belugas are doing well in your care.

[@georgezaharoff]

It’s so hard to see them in captivity, but seeing how much you love Maple makes me wish all caretakers were like you. She may not know how much you love her, but her well being and happiness shows it!

[@mystiquestar5894]

It's amazing.. I mean I want to experience dat.. If I have to born again in another lifetime I will do it just to find a friendship like dat.. lots of love.. 🤗💕

[@native9275]

Love how you can REALLY tell the keepers LOVE their animals.

[@tinascrase5269]

Omg how friendly she is all your hard work has payed off in dividends you are both wonderful thank you for sharing with us xx

[@Mrs.Williams2you]

Everyone is talking about setting them free.... if the world was a better place! Yea definitely!!! do you not realize we have limited time left with all these beautiful creatures?? The amount of trash and lack of food and the huge cargo boats running everywhere 24/7. And this is just in the ocean!! The rich are clearing forests to build mansions!!! Or more Costco’s and Walmart’s!!! Soon we’re gunna want to do this to all the animals that are left... just to keep them alive!!! It sad, scary and very real!

[@SilverSportsNews]

So far this is the first comment that made a lot of sense

[@georgie3411]

They can be set free, it's called a sea sanctuary, a place where these beautiful animals can be rehabilitated in their natural environment, and regardless of whether they can be truly released, at least they'd be living in the ocean and not a chlorinated concrete box.

[@ThreeOneThird313]

Bs..you and nobody knows what they feel...ones for sure..thats not their natural environment..let it go...bs money machine

[@chiaryoba9124]

@@ThreeOneThird313 Most of these animals are actually unable to go free that's just that

[@pla5730]

I agree.. I really think its about ignorance when people comment this in these situations.. Its some peoples first instinct to wanna say "Free them!" Without educationing themselves as to how and why they made it to these aquariums.. It isn't to be selfish and keep them captive

[@alicefaitdescarabistouille924]

Beluga whales are so cute.

[@luciusdaniel1]

Was very excited to visit the Georgia Aquarium....