GoPro Awards: Freediving with Wild Orcas

During the Barba's four-month expedition to the Arctic Sea, Captain Andreas B. Heide had the opportunity of a lifetime to go freediving with wild orca whales.
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[@yankeedogful]

The ocean Is where orcas belong. Wild and free and beautiful

[@jakethedog2934]

Marin K they can be held captive because there created for our entertainment so we can hold them captive

[@ChocolateChipAgent007]

Marin K True dat 🤙🏼

[@mrbloxz7646]

and cute

[@Mike39130]

You are absolutely right. In the wild, no captive tanks.

[@Evaaadarling]

✨

[@Yahshua3]

How effortlessly fast they swim is incredible .

[@psycholaw4394]

Almost like they are adapted to aquatic life

[@jamaicanbkslimaz]

@@psycholaw4394 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mx4life560]

​@@psycholaw4394Still a marvelous thing to see, even if the explanation is apparent.

[@MORPHEUS274]

How effortlessly humans walk. Incredible.

[@youngohrensohn9477]

00:59 what an amazing moment. Both look at each other :)

[@skater96937]

it was Beautiful 😥

[@outzidethabox]

Got ziggurat

[@canadasweetie]

Incredible video. That orca was looking at you, they are curious but have no desire to attack. Must be so awesome to be that close to an Orca.

[@RoachDogg_JR]

There has never been a recorded attack on humans by orcas. They see us as equals and they just want to know what we're doing.

[@athyrmose]

They were clearly right in the middle of a family meeting. :)

[@WBWooderson]

This video is incredible, and way too short. I could watch hours of this.

[@thechosenone3506]

Unreal. I am swimming with whale sharks in a couple of weeks which will be amazing but this, this is next level!

[@fabianfagetamaral7377]

MJF18 Have a good time on your trip and btw the whale sharks look majestical in videos

[@thechosenone3506]

Fabián Faget Amaral Cheers Fabián!! I have a couple of friends who have done it themselves and they absolutely loved it. So i am definitely looking forward to it!

[@nephilaedulis2073]

Tip- 1: don't go near the head especially when it's feeding, you might scare it or you might end up in its mouth (it can't swallow you but you might find it difficult to get out of its mouth), 2: don't go near the tail, it might swat you by accident, and 3: depending where you are, get out of the water if there's bronze whaler sharks trailing the whale shark!

[@JosselinCORNOU]

You will love it. I was hanging out with them last week.

[@jarnodatema]

MJF18 how was it?

[@WintersNstuff]

It is wild how theres never been a fatal orca attack in the wild, only in captivity

[@tm75_88]

The scene the orcas appear from that school of fish is incredible 😲..... they're just majestic and magnificent

[@canadasweetie]

I can’t stop watching this video. Fascinating. You are so lucky to be that close to an Orca.

[@LucasTJahn]

Incredibly beautiful creatures.

[@davidgraciano]

SEAWORLD DOESN'T HAVE SHIT ON THESE GUYS!!!!

[@jurassicsmackdown6359]

Sea World needs to be burnt to the ground. ... without the animals inside, of course

[@karlazeen]

Don't burn the cages and tanks, everything else is free game.

[@calicoya]

0:59 Direct eye contact~

[@paetynparman8896]

I love orcas, they're really incredible. But Id probably stay in the boat haha

[@KombiLife]

That is insane - I don't know if I could do it.

[@rogerfournier3284]

I could, and I've seen them, they do not bother people, I guess we don't smell like marine life to them, that's why we are not prey to them. That would be a problem for humans, if we smelled like marine life, that would be a problem.

[@ryanhampson673]

There has never been a recorded case of a wild orca killing a human..The only deaths are from ones that were in captivity.

[@the1andonlytitch]

They could learn to eat people and that the thing that scares me

[@pineapplesideways3820]

@@ryanhampson673 yeah but who's gonna be the first to jump in with Portuguese orchas that hate humans and thier boats

[@splinter360]

@@rogerfournier3284 I don't believe it' smell. Orcas are one of only ten self aware animals on the planet. Including humans. They also have their own very developed language. That puts them in a very small group of about five other species on the planet. Basically just like us, they are very much aware of themselves as a group/individual, have emotions, can speak to each other, can learn, and are capable of rational. These things all together point to them learning over time (centuries) that for the most part not threatening, highly intelligent like them. This information is likely been passed down through generations.

[@MarlonFi]

This footage is so nice..

[@MarlonFi]

So chill to watch

[@SeaofThievesLord]

Marlon Fi ur probably just high

[@neilteje]

Who else watches gopros videos even though they don't own one GoPro ! RAISES HAND

[@MeteMate]

why would I have to own a gopro to... nevermind ok boomer

[@jackcarterog001]

That's incredible. What an incredible experience that must have been.

[@maxwilliams1060]

What an incredible experience.

[@ameersaleem4700]

There was so much beautiful communication goin on between them…this video Made my day

[@prittyugly86]

Idk if I'd be down to swim in the fish school like that... it's like hiding your fingers in someone's sandwich.

[@Skateboardfreakist]

i love these series

[@legende827]

So beautiful shooting. Yes well award deserved

[@cameronbush1626]

This is the most beautiful video I’ve ever seen.

[@da_vortex]

Beautiful!

[@bj231217]

Orcas are the goat animal

[@TheDanaDame]

MAJESTIC!!

[@bari2883]

I love it when they turn on their side to look at something. It shows there is an inquisitive brain inside that huge body.

[@TotalVikingPower]

that gave me goosebumps !

[@mattbelyea4940]

Your in Canadian waters. Those orcas are friendly and won't bite.

[@mrxnlfr]

To look at the rear of the boat I see the Norwegian flag up . Orcas can also swim in the Norwegian fjords.

[@tilikumtim5562]

I think these are resident orcas, so only eat fish not mammals (not that offshore or transients eat humans though).

[@williammarnoch174]

Matt Belyea they would only offer you stuff and be very kind and say Eh after every sentence If anyone is offended I'm sorry but it a stereotype on Canadians

[@gino14]

*Orca bumps into you* Orca: "Oh, sorry~! I don't know what that was aboot. Better watch where I'm going, eh?"

[@rx5582]

you mean other orcas are more aggresive?

[@ToadyDoo]

Holy hell they are beautiful, but extremely scary at the same time.

[@gretchengardner2753]

Sacred, beautiful creatures. WOW

[@b3lovxd]

next level

[@GooByGriff]

Sick video

[@koller8930]

Beautiful animals :)

[@dshxrd]

Amazing 😧👌🏾

[@ContraXOfficial]

This Is Wonderful! There should be more views!!

[@golfandhike5598]

Looks like a lot of fun hanging out with the orca's. Just wondering how fast you move with that handheld propeller device?

[@alekseyzharov1451]

It's amazing

[@jurassicsmackdown6359]

That Orca at the end would've totally given a peace sign if it could

[@SuncoastStreetbob]

All aboard the Nopetrain to Neverland.

[@Racer249]

wow thats amazing

[@Crystal-uj9wh]

How fun is that.. So cool

[@Benitoad18]

That is amazing

[@strongcloud28]

This is beyond cool! I hope he is okay.

[@anonymeanonyme6230]

magnifyque!!

[@clairedurand9584]

Quelle chance et quel bonheur..magnifique

[@satoshinakam0to]

I wouldn't have gone in there looking like a delicious black seal lol

[@robertfunk2796]

flat out cool

[@Pizza653]

The people who have the courage to swim in these waters, they're just built different...

[@GrayveRoseMusic]

Damn straight. Most nightmare fuel I've ever seen lol

[@jedibasschoke]

I want the seal coloured wet suit please!

[@LoLLucentGaming]

You do know they're amongst the most intelligent species?

[@connormckean2841]

Orcas are a lot smarter thn you would think..

[@yari1244]

Why can't he/she have a suit just because?. I don't want a plain suit either

[@jakethedog2934]

Connor McKean though human is still the smartest animal and always will be

[@bolivar4537]

I have a PhD in whales and you are all wrong

[@DanielGC98]

Awesome!!!!!!!!

[@KAIZENFREEDIVING]

Orcas look friendly! :-)

[@xxfiloxx]

How does he float with balls that size?

[@koller8930]

It's a miracle

[@chizoioioi]

Brave is in the heart not your testicles, exess testosterone is counter productive in extreme hobbies

[@beckymaney5122]

there nothing to be afraid of, tbey wont hurt you

[@MochammadAzka17]

amazing

[@elliotthowe4846]

It's such a different world down there

[@TehlMeDz]

that's incredible... omg

[@pedrocampolino7940]

ITS SO FLUFFY!

[@MilitaryHistory2011]

Fun fact.. You could dive straight in to the middle of a pod of 30 orcas and likely be in the safest place of the ocean.

[@nicholastavares6504]

Dawn, brave dude 😱

[@molassesreport]

I love this. I am curious though if Gopro has Student discounts? I am a college student interested in getting one. Just curious.

[@seanh9632]

my gopro awards would be of me cooking kraft dinner on a Wednesday evening while watching go pro awards on youtube

[@foalscompass4739]

Wildcat wildcat yes!

[@talkmediaid5068]

orca: hi there human whats that in your hand?

[@ohmyednuh]

What snorkel mask is that? So dope

[@NCSTalkid]

Orca be like: heloo there, whats that on your hand?

[@smarteveryday1606]

Orca: Yo cool gear Man Man: yeah

[@ponyboy9162]

Last orca was like: Who tf is this ?

[@airsoftbeast11]

Hell yeah brotherrrrrrsss

[@No-hybrid-dino]

Super! I like orcas.

[@alyas0.359]

NICE

[@LabRat6619]

They must have fed that orca huge amounts of fish before he dived in

[@hammertime663]

What's with all the fish? What are those Orcas on a diet or something? I kid. But that first shot as the diver goes through all those fish was awesome.

[@nolsyAU]

is there a longer vid?

[@RiverGreen]

I sit and watch these and ask myself wtf am i doing with my life

[@paultassinari]

This guys got balls of steel

[@lauraakalozzacooper3458]

You could tell it was curious looking over. Makes me so sad to think of such intelligent and inquisitive creatures being trapped in concrete bath tubs where they are starved and forced to do tricks for the money makers.

[@andreyribeiro1562]

que legal

[@fritz2934]

Orcas should always be wild!

[@amyd9929]

Orca the King of the sea...

[@rodneyhooks3716]

What’s this song playing in the background

[@westcoastfreediving1436]

This is my dream

[@user-pk2ki3um3c]

Is there any chance u could give any contact to this guy ??? My dream is to Dive with orcas

[@adelekergosien7501]

Just omg 😱👍👍

[@quantum9417]

adamlarin yaşadığı hayata bak bizim yaşadığımızı sandığımız hayata bak .. best video

[@zafood8402]

Amazing!!! I studied orcas and it is just amazing!!! They are so smart and bright!!! But maybe wearing a seal coloured wetsuit wasn't the greatest idea... but simply amazing!!!!!

[@tomlathrop4094]

Zafood How can you note how smart they are and then imply that they would mistake a human for a seal? Would you mistake the diver for a seal?

[@thunderthighs3450]

@@tomlathrop4094 Yea what he said makes no sense, He's just wearing black. So anything black a diver wears would make him look like a seal? Seals Don't have 2 arms and 2 legs. Orcas aren't dumb, they body and movement is way different from a seal. It's completely obvious

[@MattJohno2]

Aww, it cut at the best bit!

[@metin2faithful70]

Now if that aint a thousand better than seaworld i dont know what is

[@sarahhouston6560]

Wish i could❤

[@readyforadventure6384]

crazy

[@drafteistfall9874]

Wow

[@92soldier]

1:00 the moment they looked at eachother and the orca realised that this guy feels like he knows me

[@zufar2]

ооо! Круто!!!

[@tobepilotdavid]

my dream

[@contrivational7470]

This is amazin, like if you agree 😄👌

[@user-er7ur1fk2e]

wow

[@FLATOUTBEANZ]

aww thats all we get)::

[@tempodepescar2150]

Nice vídeo, congratulations.

[@paigerowland474]

Great job going in the water with a apex preder

[@azharkhalid1091]

I got nervous sweats just watching the video