Once a whale hunting ground, Southeast Alaska is now a giant laboratory for researchers as they seek to learn more about one of Alaska's most treasured yet fragile resources. The Whales of Alaska's Inside Passage joins humpback and killer whale researchers in the field and provides a rare glimpse into the lives of these now beloved cetaceans. Learn why Southeast Alaska is a critical habitat for the endangered humpback whale, and how two very different races of killer whales coexist in these beautiful and protected waters between British Columbia to Glacier Bay.

This thought provoking program also explores the relationship between humans and whales, and how we impact their chances for survival. Breathtaking footage from above and below the surface, coupled with an original music score, makes The Whales of Alaska's Inside Passage an unforgettable journey into the lives of these magnificent animals.

Produced by KTOO-TV, Juneau Alaska and funded in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting through the Pacific Mountain Network Program Fund.

Producer/Writer: Kevin Hartwell
Editor: Theresa Tavel
Videography: Skip Gray, Daniel Zatz
Original Music: Denny Gore
Awards: Alaska Broadcasting Association 1997 1st place Most Alaskan
Length: 26:40
Copyright Date: 1997