Is Ogasawara Sperm Whale Season happening right now?
As of today, peak season now, through ~August 31. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) frequent the deep-water slopes around the Ogasawara (Bonin) Islands.
Small fleet operators run daily boat trips to predictable offshore grounds where sustained surface encounters, tail flukes and social groups are commonly observed between spring and autumn.
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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| Chichijima Port - Whale Watching Operators |
| Hahajima Charters - Southern Departure |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
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