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South for the Winter

South for the Winter

Blue whales will go to great lengths to reach the rich feeding ground of the Costa Rica Dome, research shows.

Grades

5 - 12

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Biology, Earth Science, Oceanography, Geography, Physical Geography

















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North Pacific blue whales were known to winter at the Costa Rica Dome, a nutrient-rich upwelling that supports abundant krill. But its location shifts, so scientists aboard the Pacific Storm research vessel used satellite tagged whales to lead the way. Three of the 15 whales tagged off Santa Barbara made the migration in early 2008. Others wintered off Mexico.

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Hiram Henriquez
A. R. Williams
Lisa R. Ritter
Producer
National Geographic Society
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Last Updated

May 20, 2022

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