Oceanographic anomalies coinciding with humpback whale super-group occurrences in the Southern Benguela
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-00253-2
Abstract: Seasonal feeding behaviour of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) has been observed in the coastal waters of the Southern Benguela where the species has been observed forming super-groups during the austral spring in recent years since… read more here.
Keywords: southern benguela; group occurrences; super groups; super group ... See more keywords
Southern Ocean humpback whales are shifting to an earlier return migration
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-07010-9
Abstract: The Southern Ocean ecosystem is undergoing unprecedented environmental changes, which have led to shifts in the primary food source of baleen whales, Antarctic krill. Additionally, many humpback whale populations have rebounded from near extirpation due… read more here.
Keywords: migration; humpback; humpback whale; southern ocean ... See more keywords
Humpback whale masked hearing thresholds in noise measured with modified behavioral observation audiometry
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DOI: 10.1038/s42003-025-08349-5
Abstract: Audiograms are available for multiple species of odontocetes (toothed whales). However, there are no empirically measured audiograms for any mysticete (baleen whale) meaning their hearing sensitivity is inferred. Here, we present a masked hearing curve… read more here.
Keywords: masked hearing; whale; humpback whale; whale masked ... See more keywords
Novel bionic humpback whale blade for suppressing cavitation in a centrifugal pump
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0271798
Abstract: Cavitation results in increased losses, reduced performance, and blade damage, which seriously affects the safe and stable operation of centrifugal pumps. This study introduces a novel bionic blade design aimed at inhibiting cavitation based on… read more here.
Keywords: blade; cavitation; humpback whale; novel bionic ... See more keywords
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) behaviour determines habitat use in two Australian bays
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DOI: 10.1071/mf21065
Abstract: Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) require a suite of essential habitats during their long migration. Therefore, the identification of critical habitats is important for continuation of their successful recovery. In this study we investigated the behaviours… read more here.
Keywords: humpback whales; megaptera novaeangliae; hervey bay; humpback ... See more keywords
Assessment of humpback whale swimming speeds in two eastern Australian bays
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DOI: 10.1071/mf24116
Abstract: Context Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) are capital breeders, travelling several thousand kilometres between their breeding and feeding sites annually. Along the migration route, humpback whales utilise locations such as Hervey Bay and the Gold Coast… read more here.
Keywords: gold coast; hervey bay; humpback; humpback whale ... See more keywords
Defining humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) potential distribution in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park: a two-way approach
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DOI: 10.1071/pc23032
Abstract: Context Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) populations have been recovering from whaling but are now facing threats from changing food availability due to ocean warming and changes in habitat suitability. There is uncertainty over whether opportunistic… read more here.
Keywords: whale megaptera; distribution; humpback; great barrier ... See more keywords
Humpback whale singing activity off the Goan coast in the Eastern Arabian Sea
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DOI: 10.1080/09524622.2018.1458248
Abstract: Abstract For over two decades, passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) methods have been successfully employed around the world for studying aquatic megafauna. PAM-driven studies in Indian waters have so far been relatively very scarce. Furthermore, cetacean… read more here.
Keywords: coast; humpback whale; sea humpback; arabian sea ... See more keywords
Krill swarm biomass, energetic density, and species composition drive humpback whale distribution in the Northern California Current
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DOI: 10.1093/icesjms/fsaf005
Abstract: Prey abundance and quality are dynamic in time and space, impacting predator ecology. We examine variation in species-specific krill quantity and quality as prey for humpback whales in the Northern California Current region, using generalized… read more here.
Keywords: krill; humpback; northern california; humpback whale ... See more keywords
Interbreeding area movement of an adult humpback whale between the east Pacific Ocean and southwest Indian Ocean
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DOI: 10.1098/rsos.241361
Abstract: Humpback whales undertake one of the longest known migrations of any mammal. While their migration route generally extends between latitudes, the breeding stocks are longitudinally separated and display high site fidelity to their feeding grounds.… read more here.
Keywords: humpback; ocean; humpback whale; indian ocean ... See more keywords
When does cultural evolution become cumulative culture? A case study of humpback whale song
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DOI: 10.1098/rstb.2020.0313
Abstract: Culture presents a second inheritance system by which innovations can be transmitted between generations and among individuals. Some vocal behaviours present compelling examples of cultural evolution. Where modifications accumulate over time, such a process can… read more here.
Keywords: culture; humpback whale; cultural evolution; cumulative cultural ... See more keywords