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Whales and Remoras: Unlikely Allies in Ocean Journey

11/10/2025

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Griffith University marine biologists attached suction-cup cameras to humpback whales along the East Coast of Australia.
They captured footage of remoras latching on to whales for energy conservation and protection.
Remoras eat parasites and help keep the whales clean, although humpbacks appear to dislike their presence.
Dr. Olaf Meynecke of Griffith University notes the remora lifecycle may align with whale migrations, with spawning in the East Australian Current.

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Story summary

Griffith University marine biologists attached suction-cup cameras to humpback whales along the East Coast of Australia.
They captured footage of remoras latching on to whales for energy conservation and protection.
Remoras eat parasites and help keep the whales clean, although humpbacks appear to dislike their presence.
Dr. Olaf Meynecke of Griffith University notes the remora lifecycle may align with whale migrations, with spawning in the East Australian Current.