Humpback Whales - Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Humpback whales are found in the Barren Islands between Homer and Kodiak in summer. June and July are the best months to see them feed by bubble-netting where a group of whales will blow a net …
Humpback Whale - Alaska Department of Fish and Game
General information about Humpback Whale in Alaska such as description, life history, range, habitat and more.
Humpback Whale - Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Following a range-wide species status review, in 2016 NMFS described 14 Distinct Population Segments (DPSs) of humpback whales. Of those, four DPSs were listed as endangered, including …
The humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is a found worldwide in tropical, temperate and subpolar waters, and can commonly be seen feeding in shallow waters along the southern coast of …
Humpback Whale (Western North Pacific DPS and Mexico DPS)
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Humpback whales usually feed beneath the surface of the water, finding groups of prey and gulping them down. However, some dynamic feeding behaviors may be observed at the surface.
Virtual Wildlife Viewing - Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Researchers estimate there are about 1,000 humpback whales in Southeast Alaska in the summer. Studies show that whales return to the same areas year after year to feed, and individuals seem to …
Humpback Whale - Alaska Department of Fish and Game
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Humpback Whale - Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) Critical Habitat Summary Policy Actions Pertinent Documents Critical Habitat
In the Gulf of Alaska high densities of humpback whales are found in the Shumagin Islands, south and east of Kodiak Island, and from the Barren Islands through Prince William Sound.