Hi, I'm Ivan. I'm a lifelong freediver from Croatia with an endless fascination for marine mammals.

I started (what would eventually become) Ivan With Whales as an Instagram page back in 2017 shortly after buying my first underwater camera rig, with the idea of sharing my freediving photos with the world.

Seeking unique underwater experiences that has taken me to some of the most beautiful corners of our Planet. This is where I found my calling - to freedive with, and to document whales, our oceans' gentle giants.

Today, Ivan With Whales is my outlet for promoting & documenting swimming with whales experiences (mainly with Norway's orcas), but also sharing my thoughts on underwater photography, gear, trips and recollections of my most memorable wildlife encounters.

My mission is to inspire a celebration and optimism for our Planet's marvelous megafauna and its future, especially cetaceans. The biology, diversity, capabilities and social bonds of whales is something that will never cease to fascinate me, and I want to spread this sentiment contageously.

I continuously strive to pay forward what I've learned & experienced over the years, so feel free to reach out if you have any questions or comments.

In the meantime, I hope you enjoy my content.

— Ivan Breslauer