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Scuba News
February 1, 2025 by HAL
Humpback whales are large, non-predatory marine mammals known for their acrobatic jumps and beautiful songs. They can grow up to 60 feet long and weigh around 80,000 pounds. These whales undertake long migrations to colder feeding areas, where they use a unique technique called bubble-netting to catch fish. Despite recovering from past threats like whaling, […]
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January 23, 2025 by HAL
French Polynesia offers incredible opportunities for scuba divers, especially around Tahiti and Mo’orea. Divers can encounter humpback whales during their migration from August to November. The area is also home to a shark sanctuary, where divers can see blacktip reef sharks and friendly stingrays. Fakarava’s South Pass is known for thrilling dives with various shark […]
December 30, 2024 by HAL
Two scuba divers were nearly caught in the feeding path of humpback whales using bubble fishing. This technique involves the whales trapping fish at the surface and lunging through to eat them. The divers were in the wrong place at the wrong time, risking a dangerous encounter. Similar incidents have happened, showing how rapidly these […]
July 12, 2024 by HAL
Humpback whales were nearly extinct, but Sea Shepherd has been dedicated to protecting them since 1977. Read the entire article at seashepherd.org
Efforts are being made to protect humpback whales, which faced extinction in the past, as Sea Shepherd has been actively involved since 1977. Read the entire article at seashepherd.org
April 6, 2024 by HAL
A 5-year trial allows divers to swim with humpback whales, with about 10k divers participating safely since 2016. Read the article
March 17, 2024 by HAL
Talia Greis, a rising star in underwater photography, shares her journey starting from shooting with a GoPro to now using a Sony a1. She prefers wide-angle shots but enjoys macro photography in Sydney. Her favorite subjects are humpback whales and seahorses. Talia’s most memorable experience was with humpback whales, and her advice to aspiring photographers […]
February 29, 2024 / March 6, 2024 by HAL
A recent study links a marine heatwave to a 20% decline in North Pacific humpback whale population, affecting the marine food chain due to reduced phytoplankton nutrients. Scientists used AI to estimate whale populations, noting that continued climate change could lead to more marine heatwaves and further declines impacting ocean health. Read the article
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