As of today, peak season now, through ~July 20. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Every summer humpback whales in Frederick Sound use coordinated bubble-net feeding to trap dense schools of herring and other forage, then lunge-feed at the surface.
This cooperative behavior creates conspicuous spirals of bubbles and rapid breaching that are highly visible from boats and nearby shorelines.
Sightings concentrate where prey schools intersect tidal currents and complex bathymetry.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Frederick Sound - Petersburg Charters |
| Frederick Sound - Juneau and Auke Bay Charters |
| + 2 more spots, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
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