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Whales of the Indian Ocean
Living thread · 3 milestonesFrom June to October, humpback whales travel along the coasts. Where to see them, how to respect them, and what the season says about the ocean.
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- June — first arrivals along the Réunion coast and in the Sainte-Marie channel (Madagascar)
- July to September — peak season, calves in the bays
- October — gradual return to southern waters
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