The number one question on our boats. Do whales jump?
Yes, they do. It’s called breaching, and there are various theories about why they do. Here are some provided by our Marine Biologist, Eulalia.
- It’s a form of communication, as the sound travels faster on the water than in the air, a big splash is a good way of sending a message far away.
- With the impact against the water they could get rid of the unwanted hitchhikers on their skin, like barnacles and lice.
- They are just playing around and having a whale of a time.
