Eschrichtius robustus

Gray Whale

13-15 metrů
55-70 let
Málo dotčený
O druhu

Gray Whale

The gray whale undertakes one of the longest migrations of any mammal — up to 20,000 kilometres round trip from Arctic feeding grounds to the warm breeding lagoons of Baja California, Mexico. These gentle giants are famous for their 'friendly' behaviour, often approaching whale-watching boats in the lagoons of San Ignacio, Ojo de Liebre, and Magdalena Bay, allowing close encounters that are among the most magical wildlife experiences on Earth.

Velikost

13-15 metrů

Hmotnost

30,000-40,000 kg

Délka života

55-70 let

Stav

Málo dotčený

Kde je najdete

Nejlepší potápěčské lokality

San Ignacio Lagoon, MexikoMagdalena Bay, MexikoOjo De Liebre Lagoon, MexikoBaja Kalifornie Sur Coastline

Potápěčské tipy

Gray whales are primarily encountered by snorkelling or from small boats (pangas) in the breeding lagoons. The whales themselves approach the boats — do not chase them. Keep hands flat if a whale surfaces beside you. Underwater encounters are rare but occasionally possible during migration along the coast.

Nejlepší sezóna

January to April (peak February-March in the lagoons)

Prostředí

Eastern North Pacific coastal waters, breeding in shallow lagoons of Baja California Sur, Mexico

Strava

Amphipods and other bottom-dwelling invertebrates, filtered from sediment by baleen plates
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Zajímavosti

1

Gray whales migrate up to 20,000 km annually — one of the longest migrations of any mammal

2

Mothers in the lagoons actively push their calves toward boats for interaction

3

They were once called 'devil fish' by whalers because mothers fiercely defended their calves

4

Gray whales feed by rolling on their side and scooping up sediment, filtering prey through their baleen

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