Explore global whale population density patterns
Colors indicate whale population density - brighter areas show higher concentrations.
Use the circular dial to view different months or press play to animate through the year.
Click and drag to rotate. Scroll or pinch to zoom. Double-click to zoom in on an area.
Adjust intensity, radius, and switch between globe and flat map projections.
This interactive density map visualizes global whale migration patterns using data from over 11 species across 20+ years of observations.
The heatmap shows whale concentration - warmer colors indicate higher density of sightings. Use the month slider to see how patterns change throughout the year.
Hexagonal bins aggregate monthly sightings. Higher resolution appears as you zoom in. Tap location pins for whale watching site details.