Humpback Whales and Critter Cam Exploration

Biologists studying humpback whales at Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary collaborate with the Critter Cam team to observe whale behavior. Critter Cams, mounted on suction cups, provide insights into whale activities, including feeding and interactions. The footage reveals bottom feeding behavior and captures a whale breaching, offering a unique perspective on marine life.

What is the primary focus of the biologists' research at Stellwagen Bank?

• Exploring the coral reef ecosystem

• Analyzing the impact of pollution on marine life

• Investigating the feeding habits of humpback whales

• Studying the migration patterns of dolphins

What is the main function of a Critter Cam?

• To study animal behavior in their natural habitat

• To track the location of marine animals

• To capture high-resolution images of the ocean floor

• To measure the water temperature and salinity

How is the Critter Cam attached to the whales?

• Using adhesive tape

• With a magnetic clip

• With a harness

• Using a suction cup mount

What unusual behavior did researchers observe in the whales?

• Jumping out of the water

• Twisting and rolling below the surface

• Swimming in circles

• Diving to extreme depths

What challenge did the Critter Cam face during the whale's ascent?

• It ran out of battery

• It fell off the whale

• It got caught between two whales

• It stopped recording

What prey were the whales targeting during their bottom feeding?

• Small crustaceans

• Krill

• Sand lance fish

• Plankton

How do whales feed at the bottom of the sea according to the video?

• By digging into the sand

• By catching fish in mid-water

• By using their tails to stir up prey

• By skimming along the bottom

What advantage does the Critter Cam provide over other devices?

• It records sound

• It measures water temperature

• It tracks whale migration

• It provides detailed visuals

What exciting event was captured by the Critter Cam?

• A whale singing

• A whale hunting a shark

• A whale breaching

• A whale giving birth

What makes the breaching footage unique from the Critter Cam's perspective?

• It shows the whale's heart rate

• It shows the whale's view

• It captures the sound of the breach

• It records the whale's speed