March

Spring Training and Migration

In March, males and newly pregnant females start their journey north. Mother-and-baby pairs dominate the lagoons. It's "spring training" time for the babies. They must be ready for their first journey north in four to six weeks—or sooner!

Facts and Photos

• Moms and Babies in Baja
• Breathe and Blow
• Spring Training for Baby Whales
• Awaiting the Babies

Daily Counts
From February to May, two research teams share data from the California coast as northbound whales pass.

• Daily Data