NIMMSA Conservation Fund Project

Year awarded

2025

Know your neighbours: fine-scale site fidelity of Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) within their British Columbia feeding ground

Awarded Organization:

Marine Education and Research Society (MERS)

This project aims to analyze long-term data to better understand how individual Humpback Whales use specific areas along the British Columbia coast. By studying site fidelity, movement patterns, and population structure, the research will help identify important habitats and inform conservation, management, and responsible marine tourism.

Awaiting Final Reporting