Offshore Habitats Make Sei Whales Difficult to Study

Unlike some whales that frequent coastlines, sei whales prefer the open ocean far from shore.

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Sei whales are rarely seen in shallow coastal bays compared to humpback whales.

Balaenoptera borealis typically inhabits pelagic waters over the continental slope and deep offshore basins, reducing opportunities for land-based observation.

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Their offshore preference complicates research logistics, requiring dedicated survey vessels and aerial monitoring to estimate population size and track movements.

This distance from shore may reduce some human disturbance but increases vulnerability to high-seas industrial activity and climate-driven ecosystem shifts.

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NOAA Fisheries

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