Humpback whale
© Philip Thurston/Getty Image
Where the humpback whale sings. World Oceans Day
Oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth's surface, so it's no surprise they play a crucial role in our planet's climate and ecosystem. These gargantuan seas support a vast ecosystem of marine life, including the beautiful humpback whale. The humpback whale once was known for its 'singing', which researchers attributed to possibly be a sign of loneliness. The good news is that as the whale population has risen with the end of commercial whaling, there is less need for whales to sing a song of loneliness.
While whales may no longer be lonely, their aquatic environment is still at risk from climate change and human actions. It is only right that today, on World Oceans Day, we contemplate the importance of these beautiful resources and how our actions can have a negative impact on them.
Related Images
Humpback whales, Maui, Hawaii
Long-beaked common dolphin pod and diving Cape gannets hunting Pacific sardines off the Eastern Cape, South Africa
Whale shark, Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia
A whale shark in Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia
Macaroni penguins, Drake Passage, Chile
Blue shark near the Azores in the North Atlantic Ocean
Sperm whale pod surfacing, Dominica
Sperm whale mother and albino baby swimming off the coast of Portugal
Bing Today Images
