Humpback Whale Sets New Migration Record with 8,000-Mile Journey

A humpback whale has set a new migration record by traveling 8,106.4 miles from Colombia to the Zanzibar channel, marking the longest documented journey for the species. This unusual migration, which involved crossing three oceans and changing breeding grounds from the Pacific to the Indian Ocean, raises questions about the environmental and behavioral factors driving such long-distance travel. Researchers speculate that mating strategies, climate change, and increased competition for resources may be influencing these atypical movements. The study highlights the adaptability of humpback whales and their potential responses to environmental changes.