The helicopter flies over the water with Aldo Kane holding out a net. (National Geographic/Mario Tadinac)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_0027.jpg
Aldo Kane and marine biologist Nathan Robinson deploy the Angler camñan ultra-sensitive, stealth camera fitted with an electronic lure that mimics the Atolla jellyfish and is used to attract predatory squid. (National Geographic)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_UHD_0013.jpg
Aldo Kane, Melissa Marquez and Rui Prieto carefully approach a small pod of sperm whales hoping to tag a diving individual. (National Geographic)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_UHD_0005.jpg
Edith Widder is an expert in bioluminescence and the first person to have filmed the giant squid. (National Geographic)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_UHD_0011.jpg
Zoleka Filander and oceanographer Edith Widder board the OceanXplorer's submersible to look at the squid that inhabit the deep waters of the Azores. (National Geographic)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_UHD_0010.jpg
Sperm whale scientist Rui Prieto has joined the team on the OceanXplorer. (National Geographic)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_UHD_0004.jpg
Zoleka Filander, Eric Stackpole, Nathan Robinson and Edith Widder review the angler cam footage and are excited to see the appearance of a Dana Octopus squid. (National Geographic)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_UHD_0014.jpg
The team spot a large pod of sperm whales in the Azores using the OceanXplorer's helicopter. (National Geographic)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_UHD_0001.jpg
Zoleka Filander is greeted by an Atlantic bird squid during the team's descent in the submersible. (National Geographic)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_UHD_0017.jpg
Aldo Kane free dives with a sperm whale. (National Geographic)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_UHD_0002.jpg
After successfully recovering the video data, the team realize that during the sperm whale's descent, its speed has pushed the camera backwards, giving them a unique view of the whale's tail fluke. (National Geographic)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_UHD_0016.jpg
The helicopter flies over the water with Aldo Kane holding out a net. (National Geographic/Mario Tadinac)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_0026.jpg
Once the tag is recovered, Rui Prieto and Eric Stackpole hope to recover the SD card and its precious footage. (National Geographic)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_UHD_0007.jpg
Melissa Marquez kayaks in the ocean. (National Geographic/Mario Tadinac)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_0025.jpg
Zoleka Filander, crew Buck Taylor and Edie Widder sit inside the submarine as it is lifted out of the water and hosed down by crew Lee Frey. (National Geographic/Mario Tadinac)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_0019.jpg
The helicopter flies next to OceanXplorer. (National Geographic/Mario Tadinac)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_0018.jpg
Aldo Kane sits in a kayak on the ocean. (National Geographic/Mario Tadinac)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_0024.jpg
Rui Prieto stands at the bow of the Zodiac. (National Geographic/Mario Tadinac)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_0008.jpg
Zoleka Filander, crew Buck Taylor, and Edie Widder sit inside the submarine as it is lifted out of the water. (National Geographic/Mario Tadinac)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_0020.jpg
Melissa Marquez looks out to sea. (National Geographic/Mario Tadinac)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_0021.jpg
Melissa Marquez and Rui Prieto on the Zodiac. (National Geographic/Mario Tadinac)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_0009.jpg
Melissa Marquez and Aldo Kane kayak in the ocean. (National Geographic/Mario Tadinac)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_0023.jpg
Aldo Kane kayaks in the ocean with a Bobcam buoy on board. (National Geographic/Mario Tadinac)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_0022.jpg
Rui Prieto looks onward as Melissa Marquez pulls in the buoy with a net and Aldo Kane steers the Zodiac. (National Geographic/Mario Tadinac)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_0015.jpg
Aldo Kane steers the Zodiac. (National Geographic/Mario Tadinac)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_0013.jpg
Aldo Kane, cameraman Jamie Holland, Melissa Marquez, and Rui Prieto cruise on the Zodiac. (National Geographic/Mario Tadinac)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_0007.jpg
The OceanXplorer off the coast of the Azores. (National Geographic/Mario Tadinac)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_0006.jpg
Melissa Marquez holds her hat as Aldo Kane steers the Zodiac. (National Geographic/Mario Tadinac)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_0012.jpg
Aldo Kane stands on the deck of the OceanXplorer. (National Geographic/Mario Tadinac)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_0004.jpg
Melissa Marquez leans over the side of the Zodiac watching Rui Prieto as he holds the pole in the water. (National Geographic/Mario Tadinac)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_0010.jpg
Rui Prieto, Melissa Marquez, Aldo Kane, and Crew Nick Olson riding on the Zodiac. (National Geographic/Mario Tadinac)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_0011.jpg
Azores, Portugal as seen from OceanXplorer. (National Geographic/Mario Tadinac)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_0005.jpg
Aldo Kane and Melissa Marquez on kayaks looking for sperm whales. (National Geographic/Mario Tadinac)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_0029.jpg
The Azores as seen from OceanXplorer. (National Geographic/Mario Tadinac)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_0001.jpg
An inquisitive sperm whale comes to check out the team. (National Geographic)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_UHD_0003.jpg
OceanXplorer out at sea off the coast of the Azores. (National Geographic/Mario Tadinac)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_0014.jpg
Aldo Kane with dive team James Loudon, Dave Reichert, Stephen Hudson, Nuno Sa and Emma Hatherley holding underwater cameras in the Sub Hangar. (National Geographic/Mario Tadinac)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_0028.jpg
OceanXplorer in the distance as Rui Prieto, cameraman Jamie Holland, Aldo Kane, Melissa Marquez, and crew Scott Slagel stand in the Zodiac. (National Geographic/Mario Tadinac)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_0016.jpg
Nate Robinson smiles from the deck of OceanXplorer. (National Geographic/Mario Tadinac)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_0002.jpg
Rui Prieto watches as Aldo Kane lifts the tagging pole on deck. (National Geographic/Mario Tadinac)Episode: #2 "Giants of the Deep"Air Date 08/18/2024104_GiantsOfTheDeep_OceanXplorers_0003.jpg
