Tracking humpback whales
Scientists tag humpbackwhales in Southeast Pacific
Abril 13, 2017
Satellite tracking technology reveals the massive ranges of breeding areas of humpback whales in the Pacific Ocean.
Satellite tracking technology reveals the massive ranges of breeding areas of humpback whales in the Pacific Ocean.
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