Year-Round Offshore Presence Keeps Sei Whales Largely Out of Public View

Even in regions where they are common, sei whales are rarely seen from shore.

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Many confirmed sei whale observations occur during specialized research cruises rather than recreational whale watching trips.

Balaenoptera borealis typically inhabits deep offshore waters beyond the continental shelf, limiting opportunities for coastal sightings compared to species like humpback whales.

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This pelagic lifestyle reduces direct human interaction but also means public awareness of the species remains relatively low despite its global distribution.

Scientific understanding therefore depends heavily on dedicated offshore surveys and acoustic monitoring programs.

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NOAA Fisheries

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