Thursday 29 October 2020

Secret surfing life of remoras hitchhiking on blue whales

A new study of blue whales off the coast of California has given researchers the first ocean recordings of their famous hitchhiking partner -- the remora -- revealing the suckerfish's secret whale-surfing skills as well as their knack for grabbing the most flow-optimal spots while riding aboard the world's largest vertebrate.

source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/10/201028195617.htm
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