Breathing Intervals Reveal Sei Whale Diving Patterns

By timing the gap between blows, researchers can estimate how long a sei whale remains underwater.

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A sei whale's blow can be seen from several kilometers away in calm seas.

Sei whales typically dive for 5 to 20 minutes before resurfacing, depending on feeding activity and environmental conditions.

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Shorter dive times compared to some deep-diving whales reflect their preference for prey concentrated in upper and mid-water layers.

Careful observation of breathing intervals helps scientists interpret behavioral states without invasive tagging methods.

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Smithsonian Ocean Portal

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