Humpback Whales in Glacier Bay - U.S. National Park Service
2023年10月13日 · Seeing a Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) in Glacier Bay is an experience many visitors never forget. The true giants of Glacier Bay's waters, these endangered animals are 40-50ft (12-16m) long and weigh 40 tons (36,000kg).
Glacier Bay and Icy Strait Humpback Whale Fact Sheet - U.S.
2018年5月23日 · Most humpback whale sightings in Glacier Bay are within ½ mile of shore. Vessel operating restrictions in whale waters are intended to minimize disturbance to feeding whales and lower the risk of whale/vessel collisions. In 2009, the population in Glacier Bay and Icy Strait was estimated to be 181 whales.
Humpback Whale - Glacier Bay - U.S. National Park Service
2021年4月1日 · Humpback Whale, Megaptera novaeangliae ~ Seeing a humpback whale in Glacier Bay is an unforgettable experience for many visitors. The true giants of Glacier Bay's waters, these endangered animals are 40-50 feet (12-16 m) long and weigh over 35 tons (32,000 kg). The humpback is a baleen whale that migrates seasonally.
Humpback Whales in Glacier Bay: Numbers: Since 1974, 263 individuals have been identified. Each year, 15-63 whales are identified. Migration: Most southeastern Alaska humpbacks winter in Hawaii, but some migrate to Mexico. Many whales return to the Glacier Bay area every year, and some have sighting histories that span more
Good News for Humpback Whales in Glacier Bay.
The Glacier Bay-Icy Strait (GB-IS) humpback whale population is increasing following significant declines attributed to ecological disruption from the 2014-2016 Northeast Pacific marine heatwave. Whale abundance remains at least 25% lower than at its peak in 2013 and was comparable to what we observed in 2008.
Whale biologists study Humpback Whales in Glaci-er Bay to document the number of individuals, calf production, feeding behavior, and human/whale in-teractions. This information helps park managers use the latest science to make decisions regarding vessel …
Humpback Whales in Glacier Bay National Park
Humpback whales are common visitors at Glacier Bay during the summer months. As temperatures cool, they typically migrate to more tropic waters where they mate and give birth. NOAA Fisheries. Public Domain.
We photographically identified 104 individual humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae), including 9 mother/calf pairs, in Glacier Bay and Icy Strait between June 1 and August 31, 1999.
Humpback Whales Present At Glacier Bay National Park And …
2024年6月28日 · It's the wildlife that draws most visitors to Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in Alaska, and those enjoying the park this week are probably getting opportunties to view humpback whales that summer in the 65-mile-long bay. According to park staff, at least a dozen humpback whales, include three cow-calf pairs, are feeding in the bay.
Humpback Whale Research & Monitoring - Glacier Bay National …
Researchers photographically identified 237 individual humpback whales, including 10 calves, in Glacier Bay and Icy Strait during the summer of 2013. This is the highest number of whales documented since the monitoring program began in 1985.