The Humboldt Current is a cold ocean current that flows northward along the western coast of South America. Originating from ...

The Humboldt Current’s orcas have yet to be assigned to an ecotype, and their hunting behavior provides clues about where the mysterious population might belong, researchers say.

The Humboldt Current, a fish-rich system under threat By Nathaniel Herzberg Published on August 22, 2023, at 7:00 pm (Paris), updated on August 25, 2023, at 3:35 pm. 14 min read Lire en français.

The Humboldt Current’s orcas have yet to be assigned to an ecotype, and their hunting behavior provides clues about where the mysterious population might belong, researchers say. CNN.

More information: New records of odontocete and mysticete predation by orcas in the Humboldt Current System, South Pacific Ocean, Frontiers in Marine Science (2024). DOI: 10.3389/fmars.2024.1450624 ...

The Humboldt Current is one of the most productive ecosystems in the world, supporting the world’s largest fisheries, and is the reason why some species of penguins can thrive near the equator.

The Humboldt penguin population has declined to the point that the birds are at risk of extinction. Scientists found only a single breeding pair during their survey.

The Humboldt Current’s orcas have yet to be assigned to an ecotype, and their hunting behavior provides clues about where the mysterious population might belong, researchers say.