Humpback Whales Singing as They Fish for Lunch in the Pristine Waters of Alaska Humpbacks use a teamwork fishing strategy called "bubble-net feeding", where between four and 20 whales dive together, waiting below the school of fish that’s to become lunch. One whale breaks off from the group, circling below the fish and blowing bubbles at the same time. As the ring of bubbles rises around the fish, it spooks them and they naturally school up into tight balls. In unison, the rest of the whales lun

Humpback whales migrate an average of 3,000 miles each way every year, but how do they know where they’re going? ⁠ ❓⁠ Satellite tag data of migrating humpbacks show they deviate only 1% from the migration route with individuals traveling upwards of 124 miles per day. Considering ocean currents and weather, whales must actively alter their course to correct any displacements and remain on track with such precision. While it is still unknown just how humpbacks navigate their complex environment, c