In search of "the world's loneliest whale"

For nearly twenty years marine biologists have been listening to 52 Blue; an unidentified species of whale whose song clocks in at an astounding 52 Hertz. That's more than twice the frequency of a typical whale. Scientists say the lone animal is unable to communicate with others, and suspect that it's spent its entire life roaming the Pacific Ocean in solitude.

Film maker Josh Zeman has set out to find the mythologized creature, which has been dubbed "the loneliest whale in the world."  He says the quest has special significance given humanity's unique connection with the species. 

"Whales always have this very special place in our society," says Zedman. "When you see a whale you're suddenly forced to think about your own humanity. So the whale is a very emotional creature."
Earlier this week Zedman launched a Kickstarter campaign to help him and a team of marine biologists travel 400 miles off the California coast, where they hope to locate and tag the animal.