Individual Species Migration Tracking

This animated map shows individual heatmaps of whale observations for three species plotted simultaneously. Data sourced from GBIF includes: Blue whales (2006-2025), Humpback whales (2017-2025), and Sperm whales (2006-2025). Watch how each species' distribution changes month by month, with distinct colors showing spatial overlap.

Toggle species visibility using the checkboxes in the control panel, or adjust animation settings to customize your viewing experience.

Month Controls
January
Species
Animation Controls
0 = start of month, 1 = next month Lower = faster, higher = slower Controls transition smoothness
January
Observation Density
Sperm whale
Humpback whale
Blue whale
Brighter color = higher observation density for that species.