The 8th season of Right Whale satellite tracking in the SW Atlantic is now under way
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Whale migration routes in the South Atlantic Ocean are tracked using satellite telemetry technology
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Whale migration routes in the South Atlantic Ocean are tracked using satellite telemetry technology
Photo: Trackingwhales Project (2023)
Main Tracking Map 2024/25
Latest update. Click on each whale to the right to see the individual trackline.
Updated Reports
October 22, 2024
Nine whales have active transmitters and continue signaling their positions, seven from the breeding ground in Golfo Nuevo, while two mothers with calf, Kalium and Sulfurium, have already started their migratory journey.
October 17, 2024
Ten whales were equipped with long duration satellite transmitters in September. One whale’s device (Platinum) disconnected 14 days later. Nine whales are currently transmitting their positions: eight from the breeding grounds in Golfo Nuevo, and one, Kalium and her calf, have already departed the gulf on October 9th for their migration.
Important information about satellite tracking
Animal welfare: New generation satellite tags used by the project may have minimal and short-term effects on the behavior and health of the animals. This research strives to use the safest technology to track whales.
Positions recorded: Positions have a margin of error of 200 to 2000 meters (which is the reason some tracks that are close to shore seem to be on dry land).
Duration: The devices stop sending data when they become detached, which can occur weeks or months after their deployment, or when their batteries run out, depending on various factors, but mainly on the type of tag used.