Hello Scott,
I just received an email from Mason at the Whale Centre, who sent me to your site and the beluga story. I have been researching and running protection and education programs on behalf of solitary sociable beluga whales in Atlantic Canada for the past six years. The beluga that you had such an incredible encounter with, is known as "Poco", actually a juvenile male. He frequently visited commercial divers in the Bay of Fundy along the New Brunswick coast from September to December last year.
I was very excited to hear of your encounter and to see the photos which confirm the beluga's identity. I wonder if you would get in touch with me so I could get more information? I am interested in the date and exact location of the encounter and if you know if he has been sighted by anyone else. I would love to speak with you directly so I invite you to call the toll free number (below) when you get the chance.
If you like, you may find out a little more about Poco and the other belugas we have been involved with on our website.
Thank you for writing about your experience. It is very helpful to know how the beluga is behaving and most of all, that he is surviving out there on his own!
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Best wishes,
Cathy Kinsman
Project Director
Whale Stewardship Project
PO Box 36101
Halifax, NS
