Species Distribution Map

Explore whale migration patterns throughout the year

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Select Species

Toggle whale species on/off using the sidebar panel or mobile species bar at the bottom.

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Monthly Animation

Use the circular dial to scrub through months or press play to animate seasonal migrations.

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Navigate the Globe

Click and drag to rotate. Scroll or pinch to zoom. Double-click to zoom in on an area.

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Regional Presets

Jump to specific ocean regions using the preset buttons in the controls panel.

Species Migration Tracker

Explore how whale species move across oceans throughout the year. Toggle species to see their migration patterns.

The species-specific density maps are generated from local observations across the world, over the past 30 years. The up-to-date species observations can be found at the whale and location specific galleries.

Map Navigation

Data resolution decreases as you zoom out - zoom in for more detail. Switch between Globe and Flat views for different perspectives.

Species Selection

Tap multiple species to compare migration patterns. Use the Animation settings to adjust playback speed.

Raw Data

Visit the species detail page to view individual sighting data points on an interactive map.

Animation Settings
Playback Speed
Heatmap Settings
Intensity 100%
Radius 100%
Basemap
Basemap