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Humpback whales

Humpback whales are one of the most fascinating animals on Earth. Every year they come to Zavora to reproduce and have their calves. Small and large groups of these mammals can be easily observed from shore and often heard and occasionally seen underwater.

During the whale season we do land based whale assessment to estimate the relative population of humpback whales using Zavora Bay.

In 2011 we are starting the first national humpback whale photo ID database. Individuals have distinctive marks on each of the dorsal fins and on the ventral aspect of the fluke. This is a long-term project in partnership with the Department of Science of Eduardo Mondlane University. Pictures can been seen online on www.mozwhales.org The on-line database was created to facilitate sharing of data and the understanding of immigration patterns.