*** About Humpback Whales: Humpback whales are a species of baleen whale known for their impressive size and majestic whale songs. Ranging between 48 to 62.5 feet in length, these marine giants are celebrated for their spectacular breaching and slapping behaviors. They have a distinctive body shape with long pectoral fins and a knobby head, which features protuberances on the surface. Humpback whales migrate annually from summer feeding grounds near the poles to warmer winter breeding waters closer to the Equator. Their songs, complex sequences of moans, howls and cries, are thought to play a role in mating and are unique to each whale group. This species has made a remarkable recovery following international whaling bans and is frequently the subject of conservation efforts and marine wildlife tourism.

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