When A 25-Ton Whale Wouldn't Leave Her Alone, She Soon Realizes Her Life Was At Stake

Learning The Ocean

Hauser had always hoped of being able to work with whales and dolphins, growing up, she spent her time learning all she could about these amazing creatures. After getting a degree in the arts, she followed her dreams.

World’s Leading Whale Expert

Hauser is one of the world’s leading whale experts. She lives in Rarotonga, on the Cook Islands in the South Pacific Ocean, where she is the principal investigator for the area’s Whale Research Project. This is definitely a job we would want.

Knowing The Species Well

Hauser also makes films to educate the world about her favorite sea mammals. She helped turn the whole of the Cook Islands territorial waters (a whopping 772,200 square miles) – into a whale sanctuary, and she’s also a Cook Islands Marine Park trustee. She is definitely a woman helping to make a difference.

Getting Up Close And Personal

The Cook Islands are an incredible place for an oceanic researcher. Its marine sanctuary, called Marae Moana, is a tropical wonderland of biodiversity. It is home to 21 species of dolphins and whales, more than 600 types of fish, 16 shark species and even endangered turtles.