Humpback Whale Sets Record With 13,046-Kilometer Migration Across Oceans

A male humpback whale swam from Colombia to Zanzibar, marking the longest documented migration between breeding grounds.

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.