New research published in Frontiers in Marine Science reveals that baby humpback whales are being found as far south as Tasmania, contrary to previous assumptions that they only calve in warmer northern waters like the Great Barrier Reef. The study recorded over 200 sightings of newborns, necessitating reevaluation of their traditional calving zones. Dr. Vanessa Pirotta, a co-author of the study, expressed the need for further investigation into the reasons for these sightings, which could indicate either a long-unnoticed behavior or a response to changing environmental conditions.
More than 200 confirmed sightings of newborn humpback calves across a vast area, suggesting a shift in the perceived calving range for these whales.
Dr. Vanessa Pirotta emphasized that further research is essential to explore whether the southern sightings are a long-standing phenomenon or a new trend.
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