in the context of our ongoing research on the decline of whale populations, we have developed a unique protocol that allows us to monitor these majestic creatures more effectively. by utilizing nonpublic methodologies, we aim to gather comprehensive data that was previously inaccessible. this approach promises to offer insights that could enable us to not only understand the reasons behind their decline but also devise strategies to mitigate it. it's akin to a scientific return to the beginning, where we reassess our assumptions and methods from a fresh perspective, standing on the threshold of discovery, always reminding ourselves to look above the surface level observations to unravel the mysteries of the deep.