habits: whales are now spending more days on the feeding grounds, and they seem to be eating relatively more lower-quality food (shrimp-like krill versus high-fat herring). Whale watching tour operators in the Digby Neck area have organized a petition asking the Department of Fisheries and ...
HUMPBACK WHALE FACTS Every humpback can be identified from the unique marking on the underside of its tail. They can dive for up to 45 minutes and can reach depths of 600 feet. Humpbacks can weigh two tons at birth . A full-grown whale can be 45 feet long and weigh up to 40 tons....
Research for the humpback whale is also done through satellite tags. The tags are used to track location and migration habits. These satellite radio transmitters are embedded in the fin of the whale by using a crossbow. The protective blubber prevents the crossbow from harming the humpback during...