Eschrichtius robustus

Gray Whale

13-15 meter
55-70 år
Livskraftig
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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.

Størrelse

13-15 meter

Vekt

30,000-40,000 kg

Levetid

55-70 år

Status

Livskraftig

Hvor du finner dem

Beste dykkelokasjoner

San Ignacio Lagoon, MexicoMagdalena Bay, MexicoOjo De Liebre Lagoon, MexicoBaja California Sur Coastline

Dykketips

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.

Beste sesong

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

Habitat

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

Kosthold

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

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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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