Unlocking Humpback Whale Secrets: Dr. Mithriel MacKay on Whale Behavior, Culture, & Conservation

"Unlocking Humpback Whale Secrets: Dr. Mithriel MacKay on Whale Behavior, Culture, & Conservation | Teach Me to Dive"

YouTube Description: Dive deep into the fascinating world of humpback whales with Dr. Mithriel MacKay, Marine Mammal Behavioral Ecologist and Director of Research at the Marine and Coastal Ecology Research Center. In this exclusive interview with Teach Me to Dive, Dr. MacKay shares groundbreaking insights from her long-term studies on North Atlantic humpbacks, discussing everything from whale social structures and cultural transmission to conservation challenges and whale-watching impacts.

Key topics include:

Significant behavioral changes in humpback whales
How social structures influence whale interactions
Cultural transmission of songs and feeding techniques
The biggest conservation threats facing whales today
The future of whale research and marine conservation
Have you ever wondered why humpbacks are arriving earlier to the Hawaiian Islands? Or how researchers count these magnificent creatures? Dr. MacKay answers viewer questions and reveals what excites her most about the future of marine mammal science.

Don't miss this deep dive into the lives of one of the ocean's most iconic species! 🌊🐋

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