Bryde's (Eden's) whale diving: where and when
A tropical and subtropical whale that avoids polar waters; the population resident in Thailand's Upper Gulf stays put year-round, trap-feeding on anchovies fed by river nutrients. 1 known encounter site across 1 country: Thailand. Best single site: Upper Gulf of Thailand (Samut Sakhon / Samut Songkhram / Phetchaburi), Thailand — high reliability, peak sep-dec. No certification is required at the easiest sites — some are snorkel or freedive only.
- Sites
- 1
- IUCN status
- Least Concern (species); Upper Gulf population small
- Min. certification
- No certification
- Typical depth
- Varies by site
1 countries
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