Humpback Whales and Climate Change

What is the estimated migration distance of humpback whales over their lifetime?

• 500,000 miles

• 250,000 miles

• 100,000 miles

• 1,000,000 miles

What is the primary goal of Dr. Dave Wiley's team in the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary?

• To track whale migration patterns

• To study the impact of climate change on whale feeding behavior

• To observe whale social interactions

• To document whale vocalizations

What technology is used by the scientists to collect data from the whales?

• DTAGs

• Radio collars

• Underwater drones

• Satellite trackers

What unusual behavior was observed in the sand lance fish this year?

• They migrated earlier than usual

• They kept to the sea floor

• They changed their diet

• They stayed at the surface longer

How do whales contribute to the growth of phytoplankton?

• By reducing ocean acidity

• By increasing water temperature

• By fertilizing the ocean surface

• By providing shade

What role do phytoplankton play in the ocean ecosystem?

• They produce oxygen

• They absorb carbon dioxide

• They provide shelter for fish

• They clean the ocean floor

What is the significance of the recovery of humpback whale populations?

• It indicates a decrease in ocean pollution

• It results in more frequent whale sightings

• It leads to increased fish populations

• It shows the success of conservation efforts

How much have some humpback whale populations recovered since commercial whaling?

• 100%

• 90%

• 70%

• 50%

Why is it important to understand how the ocean works?

• To improve fishing techniques

• To enhance marine tourism

• To predict weather patterns

• To address climate change impacts

What is the relationship between whale populations and ocean health?

• More whales lead to less ocean pollution

• More whales result in healthier oceans

• More whales increase ocean acidity

• More whales cause more ocean noise