The Great Marine Migrations

Migrations are a key to survival in the marine ecosystem. From whales and turtles to sardines, by travelling to different locations, nektonic animals stand better chances of finding food or a suitable place to breed and raise their young. In this video, we’ll take a look at the migrations of nektonic organisms – animals that are able to actively swim and can undertake large-scale journeys around the world, covering larger distances than plankton and their predators.

Part 1 | Diel Vertical Migrations: https://youtu.be/WN89qh7aXNg

DEEP SEA HUB: https://naturalworldfacts.com/deep-sea-hub

00:00 – Introduction
01:06 – Chapter 1: Nektonic Adaptations – Why Animals Migrate
02:01 – Chapter 1: Nektonic Adaptations – Marine Mammals
02:31 – Chapter 1: Nektonic Adaptations – Migratory Fish
02:55 – Chapter 2: In Search of Sanctuary – The Sea Turtle Migration
04:00 – Chapter 2: In Search of Sanctuary – The Whale Migration
04:52 – Chapter 2: In Search of Sanctuary – The Whale Nursing Period
05:36 – Chapter 3: The Sardine Run – A Plentiful Feast
06:41 – Chapter 3: The Sardine Run – Nektonic Invertebrates
07:09 – Conclusion

Footage used belongs to Schmidt Ocean Institute, MBARI, OceanX and the Ocean Exploration Institute.

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Music in This Video:
Subterranean Howl by ELPHNT
Encounters by LEMMiNO
Sunn Forest by ELPHNT
Devoid by ELPHNT

Map graphic:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Drdmom6pak4

Resources:
https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/natures-home-magazine/birds-and-wildlife-articles/migration/through-the-oceans/
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/12/101215102436.htm