The Complex Whale Behaviour of Bubble Net Feeding
The Complex Whale Behaviour of Bubble Net Feeding Travel & Tourism For many people, the opportunity to encounter a whale in the wild is a lifelong aspiration. The thrill of seeing these majestic marine mammals enjoying the freedom of their natural habitat often goes beyond being just a memorable event to a truly life-changing experience. One of the most interesting cetacean behaviours is unique to the Humpback Whale. While scientists and researchers already knew about the co-operative method they employ – called "bubble net feeding" – it was captured with brilliant, high definition success on the much-lauded BBC documentary series Blue Planet II, with Sir David Attenborough. Humpbacks and Bubble Net Feeding In Northern Norway, deep into the Arctic Circle, one of the planet's most spectacular feeding frenzies takes place in the icy ocean around Tromsø. The presence of an estimated one billion spawning herring attracts the Humpbacks to gather close to shore and gorge...