María José Pérez Álvarez

María José Pérez Álvarez is a marine biologist at the Universidad de Chile and the Base Millennium Institute. She specializes in whale behavior and conservation, and has contributed significantly to the understanding of marine ecosystems. Recently, she provided important insights regarding the encounter of a kayaker with a humpback whale, clarifying misconceptions about the animal's feeding habits and emphasizing the need for caution in human-whale interactions.