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‘’Lunge feeding’’ an impressive and powerful way that whales use to feed. It is common among several large baleen whales, particularly rorquals, which include humpbacks, blue whales, fin whales, and sei whales. These whales have expandable throat pleats (the wrinkles you see on humpbacks’ throats) that allow their mouths to balloon open and engulf huge volumes of water and prey, like seen in this clip. To meet their enormous energy needs, humpbacks consume up to 1,500 pounds (700 kilograms) of k

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🌊 Pure ocean beauty off Oceanside — migrating Humpback whales have arrived along our coastline! 🐋 These baleen whales are traveling south along their annual migration route, and we’re observing everything from deep dives to powerful tail slaps. Their distinctive flukes and feeding behaviors make each encounter incredible to witness. Join us to learn more about these gentle giants and their journey through our Pacific waters! ✨ #OceansideAdventures #HumpbackWhale #BaleenWhale #CetaceanScience #