Migration Route (IMAGE)

NOAA Fisheries West Coast Region

Migration Route

Caption

A killer whale tagged near the Antarctic Peninsula migrated north into warmer waters and then returned to the same area, all within 39 days. Colors reflect sea surface temperatures, with orange and red the warmest.

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NOAA Fisheries/Marine Mammal Science

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