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They say the wind is driving the whales crazy.
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DISCLAIMER: Some media clips have been edited for length and clarity.
CREDITS
- Created by: Rollie Williams, Nicole Conlan & Ben Boult
- Hosts: Rollie Williams & Nicole Conlan
- Executive Producer: Ben Boult
- Editors: Ben Boult & Laura Conte
- Producers: Irene Plagianos, Daniella Philipson
- Associate Producer: Miranda Manganaro
- Archival Producer: Margaux Sax
- Additional Research and Fact Checking: Carly Rizzuto & Canute Haroldson
- Music: Tony Domenick
- Art: Jordan Doll
- Special Thanks: The Civil Liberties Defense Center
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