El paisa que recorre el mundo al ritmo del canto de las ballenas jorobadas
Para Esteban Duque la obsesión por las ballenas jorobadas ha sido como una “enfermedad” crónica que sufre desde niño, pero al mismo tiempo estos gigan...
TL;DR
- Esteban Duque's childhood obsession with humpback whales evolved into a career and a means to overcome mental health struggles.
- He works as a guide on luxury cruises, offering passengers unique nature experiences and sharing his expertise on marine life.
- Duque is also involved in rescuing whales trapped in fishing nets, which can cause severe injury or starvation.
- He experienced a profound moment witnessing a mother whale nurse her calf in the Colombian Pacific.
- His research focuses on the classification and cultural evolution of humpback whale songs, suggesting evidence of culture in non-human animals.
- Duque's personal journey involved overcoming chronic stress and depersonalization syndrome, with humpback whale songs playing a therapeutic role.
- He has worked with international companies and experts in marine biology, contributing to whale conservation and research.