Overview
- The whale's journey spanned three oceans and 13,046 kilometers, nearly double the typical migration distance for humpback whales.
- This marks the first recorded case of a male humpback whale migrating between the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
- The migration, tracked from 2013 to 2022, was documented through photographic evidence on the Happy Whale platform.
- Researchers speculate the whale's route may have been influenced by competition for mates, changing ocean conditions, or food availability.
- The findings highlight the adaptability of humpback whales and could provide insights into how marine species respond to environmental changes.