Stunning audiovisual recording of humpback whales singing

Listen to humpback whale songs. | Nature | PBS

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

Humpback whales are on their annual migration along the west coast of Australia. You may have noticed the whales slapping the water with their pectoral fins. It's one of many behaviours scientists are yet to understand but there are a number of theories. More here >> https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-05/humpback-whale-migration-wa-fin-slapping-behaviour-explained/102680048 | ABC Midwest and Wheatbelt