Nutrient-Rich Upwelling Zones Attract Feeding Sei Whales

Where cold, nutrient-dense water rises from the deep, sei whales often follow.

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Major upwelling systems exist along western continental margins such as the California Current.

Upwelling systems bring nutrients to surface waters, fueling plankton blooms that provide abundant prey for Balaenoptera borealis.

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These productive regions can become seasonal feeding hotspots, drawing sei whales into predictable offshore corridors.

Shifts in wind patterns and ocean temperatures may alter upwelling intensity, influencing prey concentration and whale distribution.

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NOAA Ocean Service

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