Summary: Last spring, a beluga whale showed up on the shores of Norway seeking attention from humans. The press dubbed him "spy whale" as he was clearly trained and likely had strayed from a naval program in nearby Russia. Zoo professionals, like marine mammal expert Lindsay Rubincam volunteered to assess the white whale nicknamed Hvaldimir. She shares her first hand experiences and efforts to ensure his safety from threats like boat traffic, humans, transient killer whales, and the lack of other beluga companions.
