Does Indian Ocean have whales?

While enormous blue whales feed in the waters around Antarctica, smaller pygmy blue whale populations are known to inhabit the Indian Ocean, the third-largest ocean in the world.

Are there sperm whales in Indian Ocean?

Sperm whale concentrations are restricted in the convergence region and in tem- perate waters north of it. They are distributed up to about 41°S in the south- western, southcentral, and southeastern Indian Ocean and about 47°S south of Australia.

Are there blue whales in India?

The presence of blue whales in Indian waters is widely documented from multiple strandings and some live sightings of blue whales. However, fundamental questions such as where blue whales may be discovered, what they eat, how long they spend in Indian waters, and when they do so remain completely unknown.

How many whales are in the Indian Ocean?

10 Species of Whales Found in The Indian Ocean. Whales are among the largest marine animals on the Earth, distributed in most of the open ocean. The Indian Ocean whale sanctuary is home to many species of whales, here is the list of 10 species of whales found in India.

Are there whales in Goa?

Endangered Arabian Sea humpback whales1 are also present off the west coast of India, and their song has been detected by divers and researchers off the coasts of Maharashta and Goa2,3.

What do orcas look like?

Orcas have a distinctive appearance, a large black body, a white underside, a white patch above and behind the eye, ‘saddle patch’ behind the dorsal fin.

Is there whale in Bay of Bengal?

The Bay of Bengal, according to Sutaria, is known to have three species of baleen whales — blue whale, Bryde’s whale and Omura’s whale. Chief wildlife warden Debal Roy said: “It can be a fin whale and its presence here can be a result of erratic migration.

How many whales are in the ocean?

Present total abundance is over 75,000 whales although not all areas have been surveyed.

Is Antarctic blue whale?

The Antarctic blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus ssp. Intermedia) is the largest animal on the planet, weighing up to 200 tons (approximately 33 elephants) and reaching up to 30 meters in length. Their low frequency whistle can be heard for hundreds of miles and is probably used to attract other blue whales.

Where can you kiss a dolphin?

Kissed by a Dolphin Program in Key Largo | Dolphins Plus.