Today's creature: The Humpback Whale 🐳 The humpback whale is a species of baleen whale. It is a rorqual and is the only species in the genus Megaptera. Adults range in length from 14–17 m and weigh up to 40 metric tons. The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with long pectoral fins and tubercles on its head. Humpback whales filter-feed on small crustaceans (mostly krill) and small fish. They use several techniques to help them herd, corral, and disorient prey and that can include using bubb

Have you ever seen a Brydes whale? 🎥: Ace visuals They are considered one of the "great whales," and are members of baleen whale family. They are found in warm, temperate oceans including the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific. On occasian, they venture through California waters seeking anchovies! | Ocean Conservation Research - OCR

Breathtaking footage of yesterday’s Lunge Feeding Humpback Whale 🐋✨🌊 Lunge feeding is a spectacular feeding behavior exhibited by humpback whales (and some other baleen whale species). During this feeding technique, humpbacks swim toward a school of prey (like krill or small fish), opening their mouths wide to engulf large volumes of water and food. They use their baleen plates to filter out the water while retaining the prey. Lunge feeding typically occurs in a burst of speed, with the whale

The humpback whale is a species of baleen whale. It is a rorqual and is the only species in the genus Megaptera. Adults range in length from 14–17 m and weigh up to 40 metric tons. The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with long pectoral fins and tubercles on its head. #nature #naturelovers #ocean #fish #whale #whalewatching #humpbackwhale visuals – AI assisted | Wilder Move

🌊 Pure ocean beauty off Oceanside — migrating Humpback whales have arrived along our coastline! 🐋 These baleen whales are traveling south along their annual migration route, and we’re observing everything from deep dives to powerful tail slaps. Their distinctive flukes and feeding behaviors make each encounter incredible to witness. Join us to learn more about these gentle giants and their journey through our Pacific waters! ✨ #OceansideAdventures #HumpbackWhale #BaleenWhale #CetaceanScience #