Extensive Migration Routes Connect Sei Whale Feeding and Breeding Grounds

Sei whales travel thousands of kilometers each year between cold feeding zones and warmer breeding waters.

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Some sei whale populations migrate between the North Atlantic and lower latitude waters near the Caribbean.

Like other baleen whales, Balaenoptera borealis undertakes seasonal migrations, feeding in high-latitude waters during summer and moving toward subtropical regions in winter.

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These migrations allow them to exploit seasonal plankton blooms while giving calves a warmer, predator-reduced environment for early development.

Tracking these movements through satellite tagging has improved conservation planning across multiple national jurisdictions.

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NOAA Fisheries

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