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Humpback whales live in a wide range of ocean depths depending on a variety of factors. They typically inhabit depths of 200m to 1500m (660ft to 4920ft). In some areas they are found as deep as 2000m (6560ft). The depth at which humpbacks can be found varies based on their activity such as feeding and breeding. The depth of the ocean they inhabit also depends on the season with humpbacks spending the summer months in shallower waters and the winter months in deeper waters.
Humpback whales can dive to great depths in order to feed reaching as far down as 300m (984ft). During these dives they can remain underwater for up to 45 minutes. When feeding humpbacks usually dive to depths of 30m (98ft) to 60m (197ft) where they search for fish and plankton. They then swim to the surface with their mouths open and swallow their prey.
Humpback whales may also dive to deeper depths for other activities. For example when migrating humpbacks may dive to depths of 500m (1640ft) or more. On their journeys they can reach depths of up to 1500m (4920ft). They also use deep waters as a refuge from predators and to avoid rough weather.
In general humpback whales can be found in a wide range of ocean depths from 200m (660ft) to 2000m (6560ft) or more. The exact depths they inhabit depend on their activity season and location.
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What other species might be a variation of the Humpback Whale?
The blue, fin, minke, gray, and sperm whale. These whales are not only species that might be a variation of Humpback whales but are acknowledged to have interactions with Humpback whales.
Where do Humpback whales go to breed?
Humpback whales breed in tropical and subtropical waters such as the Arabian sea and the Gulf of California
Are there any whales that live in warm water?
Yes. The Bryde's Whale, humpback whale, short-finned pilot whale and the sperm whale are all whales that either live permanently, or travel through, warm and tropical waters.
What are 3 ocean carnivores?
great white shark, humpback whales
What predators do humpback whales have?
Orcas and Sharks are the primary ocean predators to the Humpback Whale. Their number one predator doesn't naturally live in their environment at all. Humans account for 95 percent of the Humpback Whale population being hunted and killed, and are the reason that these magnificent creatures are now on the endangered species list.
What help humpback whales live?
humpback whales live where they live because it has LOTS of water
Do humpback whales live in groups?
Humpback whales don't live in groups except if a has a baby then it will have two whales. 98.5% sure :)
What environment do humpback whales live in?
The Humpback Whales live incoastal orcontinental self waters.
Do humpback whales live on land?
no
What habitat does a Humpback whale live in?
Humpback whales live in the epipelagic layer (down to 600 feet below sea level) of most of the world's oceans, because that is where their food is. It is not known how deep they dive.
What family of animals do humpback whales live in?
Taxonomically speaking, humpback whales belong to the family Balaenopteridae. Socially, humpback whales generally do not retain lasting social bonds.
What do humpback whales do that some birds do?
Live
Where do whales live in Alaska?
In Southeast Alaska, mainly humpbacks. You can also see killer whales and Dall's and harbor porpoises. In Cook Inlet you can see beluga whales. Off Kodiak Island you can see fin and humpback whales. In northern Alaska, you can see bowhead whales.
Why do humpback whales live in the ocean?
They like the food and weather!
Where does the humpback whale live?
Humpback Whales live in all oceans over the world but do migrate and spend time in one place
Where do endangered whales live?
Endangered whales live in every ocean in the world. On the endangered list are right whales, blue whales, humpback whales and fin whales among others.
Why do humpback whales live in the twitlight zone?
they don't they live in the sun light zone
