Humpback whales catch prey with bubble-nets

Friday, June 24, 2011 - 09:30 in Biology & Nature

Marine biologist explain how humpback whales in the Gulf of Maine catch prey with advanced water technology. Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) are large baleen whales (up to 14 m long) that feed on a small prey in dense concentrations, such as krill or herrings.

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