Why do humpback whales sing? 🐋 Humpback whale songs are one of the ocean’s most incredible mysteries. These giants produce deep, melodic sounds that can travel over 10 kilometers (6 miles) through the water, creating a mesmerizing symphony and sometimes sounds like something we could imagine from out of space! Males typically sing during the breeding season to attract mates, but their songs may also serve as communication with rivals or other whales. What’s fascinating is that whale songs chang

Stunning audiovisual recording of humpback whales singing

Happy #WhaleWednesday! 🐋 Humpback whales are truly world travelers. Every year, this species' whale populations migrate from cooler feeding grounds to warmer breeding grounds. The warm, tropical climate is perfect for them when it comes to mating and giving birth. Each humpback whale population has its own migration route, and those who travel from Antarctica to northern South America have the longest migration of any mammal alive! 🌎 Learn more about humpbacks ➡ http://ow.ly/zRqd50Fqxqu | Ocea

Do whales migrate every year? Known as trickle migration, humpback whales steadily trickle into breeding grounds rather than migrating as an entire population before returning to feeding grounds. But, not every whale migrates every year! As migration is energetically costly for humpback whales, some individual whales remain year-round at their feeding grounds. 🩵🐋 📸Research activities authorized under NMFS/MMPA ESA Permit #21321 following all guidelines. The UAS pilot holds FAA Part 107 author