Humpback makes record 13,000km migration between Pacific and Indian oceans
3 months, 2 weeks 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 alternating breeding grounds between the Pacific and Indian Oceans." "Krill distribution in the Southern Ocean fluctuates yearly, impacting humpback whale distribution on the feeding grounds."

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Humpback whale swims over 13,000 km setting a new record in quest for a mate. Details inside
3 months, 1 week 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
3 months, 2 weeks 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 whale makes record journey from South America to Africa
3 months, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

A new model accurately predicts the migration of humpback whales
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Lone grey whale sets longest migration record after swimming halfway round the world
3 years, 9 months ago

Lone grey whale sets longest migration record after swimming halfway round the world

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 A grey whale is believed to have set the longest migration record for a mammal …

Humpback whales move north as scientists believe warm oceans are the cause
4 years, 6 months ago

Humpback whales move north as scientists believe warm oceans are the cause

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 are steadily moving north, and warmer seas and melting ice may be the …

World's largest humpback whale population booming thanks to Australia's Kimberley region
6 years, 4 months ago

World's largest humpback whale population booming thanks to Australia's Kimberley region

ABC  

Humpback whales, once hunted around the world to the point that they became so rare that the industry built on their blubber went belly-up, is booming. "These are the most successful humpback whales, population-wise, of any humpback whale population on the entire planet," Mr Jenner said. Dr Kelly Waples is a research scientist with the WA Department of Biodiversity Conservation …

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