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environment1 year ago

Humpback Whale's Record 8,000-Mile Migration Puzzles Scientists

A male humpback whale has set a record for the longest migration ever recorded for the species, traveling over 8,000 miles from Colombia to Zanzibar. This extraordinary journey highlights the impact of climate change on marine life, as rising ocean temperatures disrupt krill populations, a primary food source for humpback whales. Scientists suggest that the whale's migration may be a response to food scarcity, changes in breeding habitats, and increased competition among males, reflecting broader shifts in marine ecosystems due to global warming.

via The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel|
#climatechange#environment#humpbackwhale
science1 year ago

Humpback Whale's Unprecedented 8,000-Mile Journey Baffles Scientists

A male humpback whale has set a record for the longest migration by traveling over 13,046 kilometers from South America to Africa, marking the first documented journey of an adult male humpback between the Pacific and Indian oceans. This unusual migration, tracked using the Happy Whale platform, highlights the interconnectedness of oceanic spaces and suggests that social or environmental factors may influence such movements. The study underscores the potential for global collaboration in whale research and the evolving understanding of whale migratory patterns.

via CNN|
#citizenscience#conservation#humpbackwhale
science1 year ago

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.

via Gizmodo|
#animalbehavior#environmentalchange#humpbackwhale
environment1 year ago

Humpback Whale Sets Record with 13,000km Migration Across Three Oceans

A humpback whale has completed one of the longest migrations ever recorded, traveling over 13,000 km from the Pacific Ocean off Colombia to the Indian Ocean near Zanzibar. Scientists suggest this unusual journey may be driven by climate change affecting food availability or the search for new breeding grounds. The whale's movements were tracked using a citizen science database that matches whale tail patterns. This migration highlights potential impacts of climate change and conservation efforts on marine life.

via BBC.com|
#climatechange#conservation#environment
science1 year ago

Record-Breaking Humpback Whale Swims 13,000km Across Oceans for Mating

A male humpback whale set a new distance record for the species by traveling 8,106 miles across three oceans, from Colombia to Zanzibar, in search of mating opportunities. This journey, documented through photographs and published in Royal Society Open Science, reveals that humpback whale migrations are more flexible than previously thought, as the whale interacted with multiple populations along the way. The study suggests that the whale's motivation was likely reproductive, influenced by environmental changes and increased competition among males.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#animalbehavior#ecology#humpbackwhale
science-and-nature1 year ago

"Unlocking the Language of the Deep: Scientists' Groundbreaking Conversation with a Humpback Whale"

In a groundbreaking achievement, marine biologists engaged in what is believed to be a conversation with a humpback whale named Twain in Southeast Alaska. Using recordings of humpback calls, the researchers interacted with Twain, who responded both physically and acoustically, displaying phases of engagement, agitation, and disengagement. Acoustic analysis of the whale's calls suggested varying levels of excitement and arousal. This unprecedented exchange opens new possibilities for understanding and cooperation between humans and whales.

via Good News Network|
#acousticanalysis#animalcommunication#humpbackwhale