Tagging Humpback Whales

Jan. 2017

How do scientists in Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary tag humpback whales? Very carefully! Attached temporarily with suction cups, these tags help researchers understand where whales are going and what sounds they're making.

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There!

Now that's a placement.

Very nice.

Awesome!

That felt good.

That looked good!

Don't let it go to his head.