Humpbacks whales spotted along Ecuador´s coast

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Source: CCTV.com | 06-25-2008 08:51

Humpbacks whales were spotted along Ecuador's coast on Monday, as they got close to the end of their long migration from the Antarctic.

Humpback whales swim in the the sea of Manta June 23, 2008.  Humpback whales can be seen throughout the Ecuadorian Coast,  especially along the coastline of Manabi province. The  humpbacks migrate from Antarctica towards tropical or  sub-tropical waters during winter to breed and give birth. (Enrique Hernandez/Reuters)

In Puerto Lopez boats full of tourists carrying video and cameras sailed out to sea in the hope of catching a glimpse of the whales.

The whales swim over 7,000 kilometers from Antarctica every year to the warmer Pacific waters to breed. They choose the coastal regions of Puerto Lopez and Puerto Cayo for its coral reefs that are rich in small fish.

Last month the government signed a decree declaring June the 22nd the National Day of the Humpback Whale.

Editor:Du Xiaodan