Whales follow seasons
Some whales feed in cold productive waters and breed in warmer, calmer places.
The trip is costly, but timing lets calves begin life away from the harshest feeding grounds.
Turtles remember beaches
Sea turtles can cross entire oceans and return near nesting areas.
Magnetic cues, currents and inherited behavior all appear to play roles.
Fish move with conditions
Schools may track temperature, oxygen, prey or spawning cues.
A migration route can shift when ocean conditions change.
Field Takeaways
- Migration links distant habitats.
- Protecting one beach or bay may not be enough.
- Changing climate can redraw routes.