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Morgan spoke about the challenges of filming whales at sea, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a respectful distance to avoid disturbing the animals. “We do what we can to keep our distance in the boat but unfortunately nature can have a mind of its own sometimes,” she explained. She recounted occasions when they were anchored and fishing without any activity nearby, only to have a whale unexpectedly appear right beside them. “The wildlife will approach you sometimes,” Morgan added.
Dr. Marianna Chimienti, a marine top predator ecology lecturer at Bangor University, described Morgan’s experience as both rare and fortunate. Specializing in animal behavior, Chimienti noted that fin whales commonly feed near the surface as part of their foraging strategy, but encountering one in coastal waters is particularly remarkable. “In theory, they should have migrated,” she observed.
The migration patterns of fin whales are not well understood, especially compared to other baleen whales like blue and humpback whales. Unlike these species, fin whales appear to follow different movement habits. Research indicates that fin whales tend to be more common in higher latitude regions during the warmer months and shift towards lower latitude areas when the weather turns colder, although these patterns can vary.
Despite some knowledge of their seasonal abundance, much about fin whale migration remains a mystery. Scientists continue to study their behaviors to better understand their coastal appearances and the timing of their movements throughout the year
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