The first comprehensive genetic study of humpback whale populations in the North Pacific Ocean has identified five distinct populations — at the same time a proposal to designate North Pacific humpbacks as a single «distinct population segment» is being considered under the Endangered Species Act. (sciencedaily.com)
About 60 percent of the North Pacific humpback whale population migrates to Hawaiian waters where they mate, give birth to and nurse their young. (oceanecotours.com)
Each winter, the East Australian humpback whale population migrate north from the Antarctic waters, along the eastern coastline of Australia to mate and give birth in the warmer waters of North Queensland. (tangalooma.com)