A team of scientists identified an adult male humpback whale that swam 8,106 miles from breeding grounds in Colombia to Zanzibar, Africa, marking the longest recorded journey by the species. This study highlights the whale's extraordinary migration and explores factors such as mating and environmental influences that might have driven this remarkable odyssey.
Scientists utilized Happywhale, an online platform that collects images of whale tails to track individual whales. By leveraging AI-powered photo-matching, they confirmed the whale's identity and chronicled its extensive travels, showcasing the potential of technology in research and understanding marine life.
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