The whale watching season has started. “The males are already in our waters. About two weeks ago, various diving clubs on both sides of the island heard them sing, ”reports Julien Chalifour, Head of the Missions and Scientific Monitoring department. The plateau formed by the islands of Saint-Martin, Anguilla and Saint-Barthélemy is a breeding area for humpback whales. The males arrive first and make their locations in order to mark their territory. They await the arrival of the females to parade. They will then jump up to five meters high and hit the water with their large pectoral fins to make noise and stand out. (More details on ww.soualigapost.com)
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