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Rare Footage of Suckerfish Surfing Whales in Ocean's Wild Joyride

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Phys.org

Scientists captured rare footage of remora fish riding on humpback whales off Queensland, Australia, showcasing their high-speed, synchronized hitchhiking behavior during whale migrations, which may serve mutual benefits or annoyance for the whales.

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Rare Footage of Sucker Fish Surfing with Whales

Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News

Scientists captured rare footage of remoras hitching a ride on humpback whales during their migration off Australia, showcasing the fish's high-speed, precise jumping and landing behavior as they feed on dead skin and sea lice, in a mutually beneficial relationship, though the full extent of their journey remains a mystery.

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