Overview
Observations have documented humpback whales engaging in feeding activities during their migratory journey along the Australian coastline. This documentation occurred as southern humpback whales undertook their annual migration.
Research Context
The southern humpback whale migration is an annual event. This migratory pattern involves tens of thousands of whales. Their journey typically extends from warmer Australian waters located in the north to colder feeding grounds situated in Antarctica. The source describes this migration as being currently "in full swing" at the time of the observations.
Approach
The documentation of humpback whale feeding during migration was achieved through video capture. These videos recorded instances of whales stopping to consume food.
Findings
Videos captured humpback whales stopping to engage in foraging behavior. These feeding stops were observed as the whales migrated along Australia's coast. The migration involves southern humpback whales moving from northern Australian waters to Antarctic feeding grounds.