Kohola - Day Twenty-Five

We are near Juneau, Alaska - humpback whale 
winter feeding grounds!  

View A Whale's Tail: Across the Miles in a larger map

Look at the picture for the purple camera located near Alaska.  This is a picture of an area near Juneau. Watch the videos Marine Migration and Humpback Whales Reach Polar Seas. These videos show humpback whales traveling between Hawaii and Alaska.

Challenge #6
1. How far is Juneau, Alaska from Maalaea, Hawaii?
2. Why do humpback whales travel north to Alaska?
3. Would you want to travel thousands of miles to find food?

Follow Up - Challenge #5

The scientists and I have a couple of questions for you.



Watch the videos Whales: Diet and Whales: Communication.  These two videos have more information about what whales eat and how they communicate.  Have fun!

Kohola - Day Twenty-One

Along with all the wonderful things we are learning about whales, the scientists and I want to share with you some threats to whales or bad things that can happen to them.  The most common threats are illegal whaling, pollutants, and ship strikes.

 Photo: old whaling boat

Watch the following videos about some of these threats.  Even though some of the images in the videos are sad, there are things we can do to help whales.  The scientists and I will send you information next time on how we can help these whales.

History of Whaling

Conflict with Fisherman

Marine Pollutants

No challenge with this post.

Follow Up - Challenge #4

Great job scientists! Watch the video Whales: Characteristics and Whales: Navigation.  These two videos have more information about the characteristics of whales and how "our whales" might navigate to Alaska.

Have fun!  You are very smart scientists.  We are lucky to have you with us on this project.

Tracking a Whale's Every Move....

Meet a few of the Scientist Apprentices! 
We've watched the videos & have done some research to answer the questions. 
Let us know how we've done & comment on our VoiceThread below.