A new model accurately predicts the migration of humpback whales
1 month, 1 week ago

A new model accurately predicts the migration of humpback whales

Raw Story  

This year’s humpback whale season in Australia has almost come to an end. For instance, while water temperature may have little impact in the cold Antarctic waters, breeding grounds further north that are too warm could drive humpback whales to seek better conditions elsewhere. We developed the first such model to simulate migratory movements of humpback whale mother and calf pods between the Great Barrier Reef and the Gold Coast bay. The model is designed to capture the movement of a humpback mother and calf pod Michael Smith ITWP/Shutterstock A combo of current and swimming speed To estimate how fast whales were moving, we combined the speed of the current with an estimate of real-world swimming speeds by migrating mother and calf pairs along the Gold Coast. Nevertheless, the current version of our model provides a suitable framework for simulating humpback whale migration and can be expanded to investigate a response of this species to future changes in ocean conditions.

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Humpback whale swims over 13,000 km setting a new record in quest for a mate. Details inside
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Humpback whale swims over 13,000 km setting a new record in quest for a mate. Details inside

Hindustan Times  

In an astonishing feat, a male humpback whale has swum over 13,046 kilometres from South America to Africa, setting a new record for the longest whale migration ever documented. Unveiling the whale’s epic journey The remarkable journey was detailed in a study published in Royal Society Open Science and marks the first time an adult male humpback whale has been …

Humpback whale makes 19,000-km-long record-breaking migration across three oceans
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Humpback whale makes 19,000-km-long record-breaking migration across three oceans

India Today  

A remarkable study led by Ekaterina Kalashnikova from the Bazaruto Centre for Scientific Studies has unveiled the longest recorded migration of a humpback whale. Published in Royal Society Open Science, the research chronicles an extraordinary journey of an adult male humpback whale that traveled at least 13,046 kilometers, potentially reaching up to 19,000 kilometers, connecting breeding grounds across three oceans. …

Humpback makes record 13,000km migration between Pacific and Indian oceans
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Humpback makes record 13,000km migration between Pacific and Indian oceans

ABC  

A male humpback has set a record for the longest migration between feeding and breeding grounds in different oceans — travelling more than 13,000 kilometres between South America and Africa. "This represents the longest recorded great-circle distance between sightings on two breeding grounds of a photo-identified adult male humpback whale," the study said. "The first record of a humpback whale …

Humpback whale makes record journey from South America to Africa
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Humpback whale makes record journey from South America to Africa

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. CNN — A male humpback whale has made an extraordinary journey from South America to Africa — traveling more than 13,046 kilometers — the longest migration recorded for a single whale, a new study found. “These oceans are very much connected spaces, and whales travel beyond borders.” To track the whale’s migration …

Humpback whale makes record journey from South America to Africa
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Humpback whale makes record journey from South America to Africa

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. CNN — A male humpback whale has made an extraordinary journey from South America to Africa — traveling more than 13,046 kilometers — the longest migration recorded for a single whale, a new study found. “These oceans are very much connected spaces, and whales travel beyond borders.” To track the whale’s migration …

Whale stuns scientists with record journey spanning three oceans to mate
1 month ago

Whale stuns scientists with record journey spanning three oceans to mate

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A humpback whale has been found travelling a record-breaking distance spanning …

Rescuers search for humpback whale tangled in ropes, buoys off Gippsland coast
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rescuers search for humpback whale tangled in ropes, buoys off Gippsland coast

ABC  

In short: A whale tangled in 200 metres of ropes and 11 flotation buoys has gone missing off Victoria's east coast. A whale tangled in 200 metres of ropes and 11 flotation buoys has gone missing off Victoria's east coast. A massive search operation is underway after a humpback whale entangled in ropes and flotation buoys went missing off the …

From Antarctica to Brazil: Humpback whale-watching draw tourists to Rio de Janeiro
6 months, 2 weeks ago

From Antarctica to Brazil: Humpback whale-watching draw tourists to Rio de Janeiro

Hindustan Times  

Famous for its beaches and vibrant parties in the Southern Hemisphere's summer, Rio de Janeiro now has an attraction for winter: humpback whales. From Antarctica to Brazil: Humpback whale-watching draw tourists to Rio de Janeiro The tourism agency of Niteroi, Rio's sister city across the Guanabara Bay, on Thursday launched a whale-watching program that enables tourists to closely observe the …

Growing whale-watching excursions near Rio de Janeiro's coast captivate tourists
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Growing whale-watching excursions near Rio de Janeiro's coast captivate tourists

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Famous for its beaches and …

Australian humpback whales are singing less and fighting more
1 year, 10 months ago

Australian humpback whales are singing less and fighting more

The Hindu  

As eastern Australian humpback whale populations have recovered over the years, males have adapted their mating strategy in a highly strategic way, new research finds. I analysed 123 days' worth of data on Australian humpbacks, collected from 1997 to 2015, and found male humpbacks sang less and fought more as the whale population ballooned. As the eastern humpback population grew, …

Australia: 230 pilot whales stranded in Tasmania, half feared dead
2 years, 3 months ago

Australia: 230 pilot whales stranded in Tasmania, half feared dead

India Today  

Marine conservation experts were rushing to the Australian state of Tasmania on Wednesday to try and rescue a pod of about 230 whales stranded on the west coast, with officials fearing half of them may have already died. The animals, which appear to be pilot whales, are stranded on Ocean Beach, the Tasmanian department of natural resources and environment said …

Humpback whales' migration along Australia's east coast best time to hear marine animals sing
2 years, 6 months ago

Humpback whales' migration along Australia's east coast best time to hear marine animals sing

ABC  

Just beneath the water's surface off Queensland's coast, humpback whales can be heard singing clearly to each other, as new research shows they are learning complex tunes from other regions. Key points: Researchers at the University of Queensland believe whales are capable of learning complex songs from other regions Only male whales sing, with their distinct patterns changing every year …

Humpback whales have close brush with humans during migration along Bundaberg coast
2 years, 6 months ago

Humpback whales have close brush with humans during migration along Bundaberg coast

ABC  

A surf skier has described the moment a humpback whale swam so close it could have scraped its barnacles off, as experts suspect the creatures are exploring more along the Queensland coast. Key points: A surf skier and photographer is capturing close encounters with humpback whales off Bundaberg's coast Marine biologist Wally Franklin says they are likely "curious" juvenile whales …

33 Humpback Whales Practise 'Unique' Bubble-net Feeding for the First Time in Australia, Old Video Goes Viral
3 years, 7 months ago

33 Humpback Whales Practise 'Unique' Bubble-net Feeding for the First Time in Australia, Old Video Goes Viral

News 18  

For the first time ever, a group of humpback whales was spotted practising bubble-net feeding off the New South Wales coast. The whales work together in a group and strategically blow bubbles and manipulate the prey to make feeding easy. As these marine mammals usually feed on the coast of Antarctica during the summer months and migrate to North Australia …

Removal of humpback whales from threatened species list would come too soon, say conservationists
3 years, 9 months ago

Removal of humpback whales from threatened species list would come too soon, say conservationists

ABC  

The removal of humpback whales from Australia's threatened species list comes too soon and would add further dangers to emerging 'complex' risks, according to nine research and marine conservation organisations. Key points: The federal government is considering removing humpback whales from its threatened species list It's estimated that there are 40,000 humpbacks migrating through Australian waters each year, up from …

'Unprecedented' number of humpback whales spotted off Tasmania in bumper migration season
4 years, 2 months ago

'Unprecedented' number of humpback whales spotted off Tasmania in bumper migration season

ABC  

It's been a huge season for whale watching in Tasmania, with experts saying humpback whales appear to have returned in strong numbers after a 1960s whaling ban. "To have the whales come up, roll over and open their mouths and you've got shearwaters everywhere and you've got krill and small fish everywhere — it's just like a smorgasbord at the …

Blue whales migrating early off WA coast as Antarctic feeding grounds beckon
4 years, 2 months ago

Blue whales migrating early off WA coast as Antarctic feeding grounds beckon

ABC  

Whale researchers are monitoring unexpectedly large pods of blue and pygmy blue whales as they migrate south off Western Australia's south-west coastline. Key points: Blue whales and the sub-species pygmy blue whales would typically be seen on their way to Antarctica in late October Marine biologist Brodee Elsdon said there had been "anomalies" with the migration patterns of other species …

More than a dozen whales found dead on New Zealand beach
4 years, 2 months ago

More than a dozen whales found dead on New Zealand beach

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy More than a dozen whales have died after becoming stranded on New Zealand’s North Island, …

Trouble in Australia's Humpback Whale Paradise as tourists dry up
4 years, 3 months ago

Trouble in Australia's Humpback Whale Paradise as tourists dry up

China Daily  

Every year, mother and calf humpback whales use Jervis Bay as a rest-stop on their journey between breeding grounds in the north, and Antarctica where they spend the summer feeding. Every year, mother and calf humpback whales use the large, protected bay as a rest-stop on their journey between breeding grounds in the north, and Antarctica where they spend the …

Trouble in Australia's Humpback Whale Paradise as tourists dry up
4 years, 3 months ago

Trouble in Australia's Humpback Whale Paradise as tourists dry up

China Daily  

Every year, mother and calf humpback whales use Jervis Bay as a rest-stop on their journey between breeding grounds in the north, and Antarctica where they spend the summer feeding. Every year, mother and calf humpback whales use the large, protected bay as a rest-stop on their journey between breeding grounds in the north, and Antarctica where they spend the …

Humpback whales stray up crocodile-infested tropical Aussie river
4 years, 3 months ago

Humpback whales stray up crocodile-infested tropical Aussie river

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: A trio of humpback whales -- usually bound for Antarctica this time of year -- took a wrong turn, heading up a crocodile-infested north Australian river with scientists hoping Saturday they will all return to the sea safely. Two of the creatures, first seen in the East Alligator River in Kakadu National Park earlier this week, are already believed …

Southwest Atlantic humpback whales bounce back from brink of extinction
5 years, 2 months ago

Southwest Atlantic humpback whales bounce back from brink of extinction

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Humpback whales that frequent the southwest Atlantic have recovered from the brink of extinction and …

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