How do whales breathe? 🐋 Whales do not breathe through their mouths; they use their blowholes, which are modified nostrils located at the top of the head to easily access air when they surface. Humpback whales are voluntary breathers, meaning they do not have a breathing reflex. They must consciously go to the surface of the ocean for air! 🩵 Check out that blow! 📸Research activities authorized under NMFS/MMPA ESA Permit #21321 following all guidelines. The UAS pilot holds FAA Part 107 authori

Explain the Ocean on Instagram: "Dive deep with @ExplainTheOcean 🐚✨ Exploring creatures, ecosystems, and mysteries of the sea. 🌊 The Majesty of a Feeding Blue Whale Watching a blue whale feed is one of the ocean’s most extraordinary sights. 🐋✨ During a lunge feed, it surges forward, jaw expanding like a massive scoop, pulling in tens of thousands of liters of water and swarms of krill—all in one perfectly timed motion! Despite its size, the movement is surprisingly graceful. Every part of the