Humpback whales arrive in the Mediterranean to feed themselves

Thursday, November 15, 2018 - 10:30 in Biology & Nature

Although the presence of humpback whales in the Mediterranean has been considered unusual, it is known that their visits have increased in the last 150 years. Until now, there had been no clear reason, with various hypotheses being considered, including disorientation, the migratory routes of other species, etc. However, a recently published study by experts from the University of Seville and the Biological Research Area from the Seville Aquarium indicates that the actual motivation is the search for food.

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