Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
How do whales see the world? Their blurry, monochromatic vision may initially seem pretty bad, but they're actually well-equipped to get around the dark ocean.
Let's break down what they see both underwater and above the surface, their visual limitations, and their surprising visual superpowers.
In this video, I'll cover:
0:14 - Eye Anatomy and Disadvantages
0:55 - Color Underwater
1:08 - Low Light Vision
1:24 - Seeing Both Out of and Under Water
2:22 - Superpowers
I have 23 other videos in this series about how different animals see the world. Check out my previous videos explaining how horses (youtube.com/watch?v=gBjqTaM4mK4&t=1s), octopuses (youtube.com/watch?v=271hvS1E8mI), eagles (youtube.com/watch?v=XhZnGTFcbpw), cats (youtube.com/watch?v=Sck-UP_SFFI), dogs (youtube.com/watch?v=vfH9kT0Pazw), mantis shrimp (youtube.com/watch?v=osDE9q1IpR0), and other animals see the world.
And please let me know if there is another animal you'd like me to cover!
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SOURCES:
- Newsflare's YouTube video titled "GIANT Whale Jumps - Top 60 Whale Encounters!
- BBC Earth's YouTube video titled "Top 5 Whale Scenes | BBC Earth"
- BEASTERS' YouTube video titled "SPERM WHALE - The Killer of Killer Whales! Sperm Whale vs orca"
- BRIGHTSIDE's YouTube video titled "What Happens Inside Your Eyes - 3D Animation"
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Here at Vision Vibes, I dive into eye-related topics ranging from understanding your lens prescription, to laser eye surgery, to the biology of your eyes. Visual demos make abstract concepts much more clear and easy to understand, showing exactly how light is being focused by your eyes and corrective eyewear/contacts.
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#whale #marinebiology #science #vision #animals #stem #ocean
How do whales see the world? Their blurry, monochromatic vision may initially seem pretty bad, but they're actually well-equipped to get around the dark ocean.
Let's break down what they see both underwater and above the surface, their visual limitations, and their surprising visual superpowers.
In this video, I'll cover:
0:14 - Eye Anatomy and Disadvantages
0:55 - Color Underwater
1:08 - Low Light Vision
1:24 - Seeing Both Out of and Under Water
2:22 - Superpowers
I have 23 other videos in this series about how different animals see the world. Check out my previous videos explaining how horses (youtube.com/watch?v=gBjqTaM4mK4&t=1s), octopuses (youtube.com/watch?v=271hvS1E8mI), eagles (youtube.com/watch?v=XhZnGTFcbpw), cats (youtube.com/watch?v=Sck-UP_SFFI), dogs (youtube.com/watch?v=vfH9kT0Pazw), mantis shrimp (youtube.com/watch?v=osDE9q1IpR0), and other animals see the world.
And please let me know if there is another animal you'd like me to cover!
______________________________________________________________
SOURCES:
- Newsflare's YouTube video titled "GIANT Whale Jumps - Top 60 Whale Encounters!
- BBC Earth's YouTube video titled "Top 5 Whale Scenes | BBC Earth"
- BEASTERS' YouTube video titled "SPERM WHALE - The Killer of Killer Whales! Sperm Whale vs orca"
- BRIGHTSIDE's YouTube video titled "What Happens Inside Your Eyes - 3D Animation"
______________________________________________________________
ABOUT ME:
Here at Vision Vibes, I dive into eye-related topics ranging from understanding your lens prescription, to laser eye surgery, to the biology of your eyes. Visual demos make abstract concepts much more clear and easy to understand, showing exactly how light is being focused by your eyes and corrective eyewear/contacts.
______________________________________________________________
My kid's book: "Larry Laser Finds His Spark"
Follow Larry Laser on his journey to discover all the amazing things lasers are used for. From laser welding, to eye surgery, to high-speed internet, Larry learns about how he can change the world with the help of Lexi Lens.
BUY NOW: amzn.to/3W6RRfr
______________________________________________________________
📢 Stay Connected!
Instagram: instagram.com/visionvibescory
TikTok: tiktok.com/@visionvibescory
Email: VisionVibesCory@gmail.com
SUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/user/UCDY3vVVfH-s6WgOFD0EFMBg?sub_confirmation=1
#whale #marinebiology #science #vision #animals #stem #ocean
