Explore whale migration patterns throughout the year
Toggle whale species on/off using the sidebar panel or mobile species bar at the bottom.
Use the circular dial to scrub through months or press play to animate seasonal migrations.
Click and drag to rotate. Scroll or pinch to zoom. Double-click to zoom in on an area.
Jump to specific ocean regions using the preset buttons in the controls panel.
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.
Data resolution decreases as you zoom out - zoom in for more detail. Switch between Globe and Flat views for different perspectives.
Tap multiple species to compare migration patterns. Use the Animation settings to adjust playback speed.
Visit the species detail page to view individual sighting data points on an interactive map.