Migration
Many whales migrate south for the winter, especially those
that feed in northern waters. For the gray whale, the journey
begins in the frigid waters of the Chukchi and Bering Seas.
The whale spends the summer and a few fall months in the arctic
waters before heading south.
Around mid to late fall, the whales start their 5000 mile
journey south to Baja California. Since whales travel close
to the coast, many people enjoy going out on boats to view
them. The gray whales are heading south for two reasons: shelter
and breeding.
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