Migrations are vital for survival in the marine world. From whales and turtles to sardines, nektonic animals enhance their chances of finding food and suitable breeding grounds by relocating. This episode delves into the migrations of nektonic creatures, capable of swimming vast distances globally.

Part 1 | Diel Vertical Migrations

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Footage courtesy of Schmidt Ocean Institute, MBARI, NOAA, Ocean Exploration Institute, and various YouTube sources following Fair Use for educational content.

Timeline:

01:10 - Nektonic Adaptations: Why Animals Migrate

02:05 - Marine Mammals

02:35 - Migratory Fish

03:00 - Sea Turtle Migration

04:04 - Whale Migration

04:56 - Whale Nursing Period

05:40 - The Sardine Run: A Plentiful Feast

06:45 - Nektonic Invertebrates

07:13 - Conclusion

Music Credits:
Subterranean Howl by ELPHNT
Encounters by LEMMiNO
Sunn Forest by ELPHNT
Devoid by ELPHNT

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

Resources:
RSPB: Through the Oceans
Science Daily: Marine Migration