A humpback whale is breaching the surface of the water.

Humpback whales, known for their impressive leaps out of the water, travel thousands of kilometers from their feeding grounds in the North Atlantic, in regions such as Greenland, Iceland and Canada, to the tropical waters of the Dominican Republic.

This annual migratory journey, which can stretch over 5,000 kilometers, is essential to the survival of the calves, which are born in warm waters because they don't have enough blubber to withstand the cold ocean temperatures.

Fujifilm X-T2
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
150 mm (100 mm with crop factor)
ISO 200
ƒ/4.5
1/1000 s
Map showing location of “Humpback whale jump”

République dominicaine

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