Mermaid.Kayleigh

Join me in Antarctica! 🧊🐧❄️🐋 If you’ve been dreaming of exploring the 7th continent, now is the time! Come experience incredible wildlife, towering icebergs, & a world unlike anywhere else!

Still have questions? Join my webinar on Friday, November 13th, at 11 AM Hawaiʻi time to learn more about the trip!

Sign up here: luma.com/9yzwu4rr

Hope to see you there! 🫍

#antarctica #iceberg #antarcticatrip

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2 days ago | [YT] | 48

Mermaid.Kayleigh

Looking at the remains of a whale carcass evokes emotions that’s hard to describe. On one hand, seeing the jaw dangling & disconnected, its ribs splayed out, & spine bare make me sad. It’s all that’s left of the animal that once dove to the deep depths of the sea seeing things humans can only imagine. On the other hand, it’s a beautiful reminder of how life is so temporary for us all & how remarkable the bodies that carried us truly are. The bones are so beautiful to me & I cherish the moments I get to see them as they are the structure of the animals I love so much. The carcass feeds so many in an eco system from sharks, fish, birds, & more. Whales really are ocean gods. ⚡️ Photos by me & second photo by @camgrantphotography @kaimanaoceansafari


#whalecarcass #deadwhale #tigersharks #sharksfeeding #underwaterphotography

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1 week ago | [YT] | 210

Mermaid.Kayleigh

1 spot left! Message me for details & requirements. Must be a certified free diver or scuba diver with a camera other than an action cam or willing to purchase one for the trip. 📸



#argentina #southernrightwhale #patagonia #divetrip #underwaterphotograpy

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2 weeks ago | [YT] | 122

Mermaid.Kayleigh

Live your life by a compass not a clock. Words by @spiritdaughter ✨ Photos by @tarashay_

#sunset #frenchpolynesia #photoshoot #womanhood

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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 66

Mermaid.Kayleigh

I’ve witnessed firsthand the harm jug fishing causes sharks in Hawaiʻi. Some are still alive when we find them. Others don’t get that second chance. 💔🦈

I’ve teamed up with ‪@changeorg‬ on a petition calling for an end to jug fishing in Hawaiʻi. This is about ending a harmful practice used by a small number of fishermen & protecting the incredible marine life that calls these waters home.

Please SIGN & SHARE my petition which is in the link in my bio. Every signature adds another voice to our call for action.


#sponsored #savesharks #fishing #sharks #hawaii

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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 178

Mermaid.Kayleigh

A few powerful images of tiger sharks feeding on a sperm whale carcass. This is one of the most raw & intense events you can witness in the ocean. It’s always incredibly sad to imagine the end of a whales life, but their remains provide an incredible amount of nutrients for so many other living things in the ocean. At the surface, a whale’s remains feed sharks, scavenging fish & seabirds. When the carcass sinks to the seafloor, it becomes a “whale fall,” feeding deep-sea scavengers like hagfish & crabs. Worms & microbes then break down the remaining tissues & bones, supporting an entire ecosystem for years or even decades. 🦈


#whalecarcass #tigersharks #sharksfeeding #deadwhale #sharkdiving

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1 month ago | [YT] | 205

Mermaid.Kayleigh

Bye bye momma 👋🏼👋🏼 Thanks for letting us baby sit for a little bit. 🐋🥰🫶🏼 Use my code Kayleigh15 for a discount on my favorite wetsuits @oceanerfreediving 🤿

#humpbackwhale #babywhale #pacificocean #frenchpolynesia #southpacific

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1 month ago | [YT] | 218

Mermaid.Kayleigh

This was one of the most incredible behaviors I was able to witness in over 10 years of swimming with humpback whales! This calm mother and her playful calf often liked to rest in the shallows over the sand. Seeing whales in the sand is already an incredible experience but what she did next totally blew my mind. Slowly she began to roll over scratching her back on the sandy bottom. She wiggled and moved in a way that reminded me of a dog in the grass totally content and enjoying the moment on a sunny day. Words can’t describe the gratitude for this observation & glimpses I’ve been able to take into their ocean worlds. 🐋✨

#humpbackwhale #whales #ocean #pacificocean #swimwithwhales

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1 month ago | [YT] | 687

Mermaid.Kayleigh

Antarctica is one of those truly special destinations I’ve always dreamed of experiencing firsthand. The remote raw wildness, breathtaking beauty of the ice, & of course the insane wildlife! I’m SO grateful & excited to announce that I’ll be hosting a trip to Antarctica in February- March 2028! 🧊🐧 Join me on an absolutely epic 12-day expedition to the 7th continent! From Zodiac wildlife encounters, learning from scientists, to viewing the ice from a helicopter, walking alongside penguins… this is a trip you DON’T want to miss! DM me for more information. See you on the ice! ❄️ @kaimana.expeditions

#antarctica #expedition #7thcontinent #antarcticatravel

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2 months ago | [YT] | 162

Mermaid.Kayleigh

I’m so grateful I’ve gotten to witness sperm whales sleep like this in the deep blue while keeping a respectful distance & quiet & calm demeanor. When an animal feels comfortable to rest near you, it’s truly an honor. These moments mean so much to me. ✨ Photos on @kaimana.expeditions 🐳


#spermwhale #whales #swimwithwhales #ocean #snorkeling

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