Humpback Whale
Megaptera novaeangliae
Sighting evidence at Bequia Pelagic Sites, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Photo: Wayne and Pam Osborn · CC BY-NC
Humpback whales transit the Bequia channel between March and June during their northward migration from southern hemisphere feeding grounds, with mothers and calves resting in the sheltered waters between St. Vincent and Bequia to nurse before continuing their journey. The presence of calves means encounters must be managed with care; local operators maintain minimum approach distances. In-water encounters when whales are resting and relaxed can produce extraordinary audio experiences as males sing complex breeding songs audible from kilometres away.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Humpback Whale is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.