Aside from the gentle giant Elephant, Whales may be my favorite animal around. As a child I would go to Cape Cod where my grandparents live and go on whale watches on the Atlantic side of the Cape.

I remember standing on the side of the boat with my chin rested on the hand rail and holding my grandmother's hand waiting and watching for any glimpse of these aquatic giants. With every whale breach I would tug on my Grandmother's windbreaker and point out something that she could obviously see. It was genuine excitement and amazement that only a child can have and something we tend to lose as we grow. Visits to the Cape were always a huge treat for me, and looking back on them were some of the best moments of my life.

Whales are some of the most magnificent animals on the planet and at a time of environmental change are in need of more attention from all of us. Oceans are getting more polluted and in areas over fished. Whales are, at times, unnecessary victims.

On Sunday March 8, beginning at 8p, Nat Geo Channel chronicles the path of Blue Whales. It is a program that follows the path of nature's biggest animal from the coasts of California to the waters of Costa Rica. I had a chance to screen this show recently and it is one of the better natural history films that I have seen in some time. Its right up there with Eye of the Leopard and Relentless Enemies. Its a film that is great to pop some popcorn, order a pizza and watch with the entire family or loved ones.

For more detail check out these:
- Kingdom of the Blue Whale
- Still Blue
- Tracking Blue Whale Game