Sentences with phrase «humpback whale marine»

According to Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale Marine Sanctuary, the whales can hold their breath for up to 45 minutes, but usually surface every 7 to 15 minutes.

It is specifically located across the street for Kolepolepo Beach Park, and the Humpback Whale Marine Sanctuary.

Maʻalaea Bay is part of the National Humpback Whale Marine Sanctuary - a favorite mating and birthing grounds for the endangered Humpbacks.

Kilauea Lighthouse on the north side of Kauai is officially designated a humpback whale marine sanctuary by the Federal government.

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A dead humpback whale washed ashore in Long Beach on Friday, the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society said.

«Though humpback whales are found in all oceans of the world, the North Pacific humpback whales should probably be considered a sub-species at an ocean - basin level — based on genetic isolation of these populations on an evolutionary time scale,» said Scott Baker, associate director of the Marine Mammal Institute at Oregon State University's Hatfield Marine Science Center and lead author on the paper.

«A lot of the attacks are unsuccessful, but our research indicates that killer whales almost always test humpbacks,» says John Calambokidis, a research biologist at the Cascadia Research Collective, which does marine mammal studies in Puget Sound, as well as in the eastern and North Pacific.

A team of researchers studying humpbacks in the southern Gulf of Maine, mostly the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Great South Channel, used tags to track the whales» motion and sound underwater.

New NOAA - led research on tagged humpback whales in Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary reveals a variety of previously unknown feeding techniques along the seafloor.

But now thanks to the international whaling ban, researchers say there are at least 21,000 humpbacks, and possibly even more, according to numbers reported in this month's Marine Mammal Science.

Field research on marine mammals is one of the most challenging of biological studies, primarily because scientists are often unable to follow ocean - going species such as whales across their full range; the humpback whale in particular undertakes some of the longest migratory movements of any mammal.

Spotted off the eastern coast of South Africa, in the Pondoland Marine Protected Area, a humpback whale calf some 4 metres long endured a harrowing ordeal, beset by a group of dusky sharks, each 2 to 3 metres long.

Summarizing the key message of the review study, Prof. Bejder stated, «The recovery of the iconic humpback whales of Australia delivers both hope and optimism, as well as an opportunity to celebrate success at two levels: (1) the successful implementation of contentious international management actions to protect marine species; and (2) the wise and significant investment in conservation science, illustrating how society can respond to strong conservation interventions to achieve outcomes that are not simply for immediate, human material gains.

«Future challenges in Australia will be to protect a marine environment that contains growing humpback whale populations and to develop alternative approaches to ecological sustainability,» said Dr. David Johnston of Duke University USA, co-author of the study.

Over 160 tags have been deployed on individuals of nine different species and 75 complete experimental BRS sequences have been conducted on individuals from seven different federally protected marine mammal species (Cuvier's beaked whale, Baird's beaked whale, sperm whale, Risso's dolphin, blue whale, fin whale, and humpback whale).

Uvita is home to the Parque Nacional Marino Ballena (Whale Marine National Park) and is famous for the twice - yearly migrations of humpback whales that come to give birth and raise their calves in the warm Pacific waters just offshore from Uvita.

Our marine biologist led adventure whale watching tours are safari style and get you up close and personal with some of the most magnificent animals on our planet, the humpback whale.

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Offering exciting, personal, marine biologist led eco tours on one of our coasts best hotspots to see humpback whales!

There are two seasons each year when the boats specifically go out into the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel and the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary to view larger marine mammals, the Pacific Gray Whales, Humpbacks and Blue WMarine Sanctuary to view larger marine mammals, the Pacific Gray Whales, Humpbacks and Blue Wmarine mammals, the Pacific Gray Whales, Humpbacks and Blue Whales.

Come join us for some whale watching in the beautiful Palms Islands, home to multiple hotspots for humpback whales, and also provides a great opportunity for spotting other marine life!

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There are two seasons each year where we specifically go out into the waters of California's Santa Barbara Channel and the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary to view the larger of the marine mammals, the Pacific Gray Whales (Winter) and Humpback and Blue Whales (SuMarine Sanctuary to view the larger of the marine mammals, the Pacific Gray Whales (Winter) and Humpback and Blue Whales (Sumarine mammals, the Pacific Gray Whales (Winter) and Humpback and Blue Whales (Summer).

Island Packers There are two seasons each year where they specifically go out into the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel and the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary to view the larger of the marine mammals, the Pacific Gray Whales, Humpback and Blue WMarine Sanctuary to view the larger of the marine mammals, the Pacific Gray Whales, Humpback and Blue Wmarine mammals, the Pacific Gray Whales, Humpback and Blue Whales.

This Science - gone - mad scheme would have seen vital northern British Columbia habitat for humpback whales, orcas and numerous other species of cetaceans (as well as fish and marine life at large)-LSB-...]

They saw many species of marine mammals including gray, blue and humpback whales, elephant seals, sea lions and fur seals, as well as countless numbers of Tufted Puffins and Common Murres.

In 1992 Congress created the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary to protect humpback whales and their habitat in Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary to protect humpback whales and their habitat in humpback whales and their habitat in Hawai`i.

Learn more about the humpback whales that visit Maui waters each winter (mid-November to mid-April) by taking a whale watching cruise or by visiting our National Marine Sanctuary or the Maui Ocean Center.

This extensive tour covers close to 30 miles round revealing a buffet of Big Island highlights see current eruption activity, rainbows, and an array of marine life which can include, dolphins, flying fish (Malolo), seabirds, Hawaiian Sea Turtles &; even Humpback Whales (Dec - May).

Adam Ratner, who is the guest experience manager at the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, thinks the two whales in this morning's ABC 7 clip are most likely humpbacks based on their coloration, blow hole and movement.

Marine mammals thrive in Tebenkof, including humpback, minke, and orca whales; two kinds of porpoise, harbor seals, northern sea lions, and sea otter.

On board our new vessel «Takashi», a fully surveyed 50 ′ Westcoaster fibreglass built launch, with fly bridge observation deck to enhance the viewing of marine manuals, including the humpback whales, dolphins, sea snakes and giant sea turtles.

More often will be sightings of humpback whales and other marine mammals.

Be awed by the abundance and variety of marine mammals: Pacific walrus, northern fur seals, gray, humpback, and sperm whales, sea otters and Steller sea lions; and seabirds from the Aleutians to the Commander Islands including horned and tufted puffins, murres and rare whiskered auklets.

See humpback whales (seasonal), spinner dolphins, Hawaiian green sea turtles, indigenous marine life and pristine coral reefs.

There are plenty of opportunities to view marine life, including leatherback sea turtles and humpback whales.

Hervey Bay has gained international recognition as one of the best locations to view a great variety of marine life especially the majestic humpback whales (August to November).

Non-landing trips include whale watching into the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel and the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary to view the larger of the marine mammals, the Pacific Gray Whales and Humpback and Blue WMarine Sanctuary to view the larger of the marine mammals, the Pacific Gray Whales and Humpback and Blue Wmarine mammals, the Pacific Gray Whales and Humpback and Blue Whales.

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The spectacular humpback whale, that performs acrobatic leaps, is common within the Channel Islands National Park and Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary boundaries.

Introduction The spectacular humpback whale, that performs acrobatic leaps, is common within the Channel Islands National Park and Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary boundaries.

From orcas to humpback and grey whales, an incredible range of marine life, including seals, sea lions and porpoises, make their home in Vancouver's waters.

Monterey Bay is home to many species of marine mammals, including sea otters, harbor seals, and bottlenose dolphins; as well as being on the migratory path of Gray and Humpback Whales and a breeding site for elephant seals.

Whale watch from the yacht's bow or bridge in the Humpback National Marine Sanctuary.

These pristine waters are home to many marine mammals including: Orca or killer whales, humpback whales, harbour seals, Dall's porpoise, pacific white - sided dolphins, steller sea lions, river otters and a large variety of invertebrate life, such as sea cucumbers, anemones and sea stars.

Many species of large marine mammals, including pacific gray whales, blue whales, humpback whales, and California sea lions breed or feed close to the Channel Islands.

Manta rays, dolphins and humpback whales are just a few of the marine species you're likely to see during the boat ride to the island.

However a short distance from the Nosara coastline sits a deep shelf which acts as a magnet to all marine species from tiny angelfish to the mighty humpback whales which can often be seen breaching.

Taking advantage of unusual ocean conditions, blue whales, along with humpback whales and some fin whales, have transformed the outer Santa Barbara Channel into a fantasy land for marine mammal enthusiasts.

Our crew are marine naturalists, eager to share their knowledge of the humpback whales and Maui.