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– I think it's getting slimmer since I saw it for the first time. It is therefore important to know if he is eating and eating well, says Inspector Jørgen Ree Wiig from the Directorate of Fisheries.
He is one of those who closely follow the white whale "Hvaldimir" since its appearance under the harness near the Finnmark coast.
The whale, which has settled in Hammerfest, knows how to do a lot of tricks and is very expensive. It was speculated whether it was a Russian military whale or a therapeutic whale.
Hvaldimir followed a long time after the fishing boat of Joar Hesten and appeared from the beginning as a tamed and virile animal.
Photo: Jørgen Ree Wiig, Fisheries Directorate
As he has undoubtedly lived in captivity for a long time, many fear that "Hvaldimir" will survive on his own. Many people have pointed out that a whale that is not used to feeding and does not have a herd would be hard pressed.
Therefore, the fisheries department, in collaboration with the Norwegian Orca Survey, is currently studying how the whale is and if it can actually find food.
Here, the diver releases the tracking mechanism that "Hvaldimir" has been wearing for 24 hours. As can be seen, the whale is not afraid of human contact.
Photo: Gerd Hagen
You want to see what it does under the water
Before the weekend, they associated a camera and various sensors to "Hvaldimir", in order to be able to discover what he does when he dives.
– We have observed that he is diving a very long time, so we will see what he does when he is under water, says Ree Wiig.
Inspector Jørgen Ree Wiig from the Directorate of Fisheries can confirm that "Hvaldimir" is a man. For a long time, we did not know what sex the whale had.
Photo: Jørgen Ree Wiig / Maritime Service of the Directorate of Fisheries
The sensors were removed on Saturday and in the coming week, Norwegian Orca Survey will analyze the data on its position with "Hvaldimir".
What will eventually be done with the whale, who has so far done what he wants, is still not certain. Ree Wiig indicates that the Directorate of Fisheries will consult the Marine Research Institute, as an advisory body.
Previously, "Hvaldimir" was to be sent to Iceland or Spain, where there were reserves.
"Hvaldimir" became popular and many people who came to see him came to the Hammerfest wharf when the Fisheries Directorate opened his investigations.
Photo: Jørgen Ree Wiig / Maritime Service of the Directorate of Fisheries
– Should be in touch with their own species
Ree Wiig points out that although the whale is thinner, it is both satisfying and full of energy.
– It looks like he's in a very good mood. He loves human contact and does not seem tired or stressed, he says.
White whales are social animals, but they should preferably have contact with their own species.
Jørgen Ree Wiig filmed "Hvaldimir" sleeping in the pool at Hammerfest harbor:
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