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Julien’s
photographic work is mainly done out of water. Otherwise
it is the result of swims with eight sperm whales
and spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris)
near Mauritius. He also took pictures of a number
of long-finned pilot whales (Globicephala melas)
in the Mediterranean Sea. Other achievements include
his first black tip shark (Carcharinus melanopterus)
in the Bahamas or the humback whale (Megaptera
Novenglae) and the bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops
truncatus) in French Polynesia.
In addition to being a photographer,
Julien Marchal is a member of various cetacean associations
throughout the world. He is a nature guide specializing
in cetaceans and is a strong critic of the practice
of keeping dolphins and killer whales in captivity.
He speaks at conferences, and publishes scientific
and non technical articles with the aim of “increasing
the awareness of the public and future generations.”
Julien currently works in Quebec, Canada, as a cetaceans
nature guide, skipper and marketing representative
for an ecotourism company.
In the summer, he works in Bergeronnes (Québec,
Canada) as a guide & biologist specialising in
marine mammals, a captain of small boats and a promotion
agent for a company in Côte - Nord. During the
winter, he spends time translating for a company which
observes humpback whales (Megaptera Novenglae)
in the Dominican Republic (Samaná).
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