Local fidelity key to ocean-wide recovery of humpback whales
Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 09:42
in Biology & Nature
Humpback whales can migrate thousands of miles to reach feeding grounds each year, but a new study concludes that their fidelity to certain local habitats -- as passed on through the generations -- and the protection of these habitats are key to understanding the ultimate recovery of this endangered species.