Driftwood carved sculpture

Humpback whales are the most commonly sighted species off the coast of Puerto Rico, especially during their migration from January to March. Other species that may be observed include Bryde’s whales, sperm whales, and pilot whales.

The humpback whale is a species of baleen whale. It is a rorqual and is the only species in the genus Megaptera. Adults range in length from 14–17 m and weigh up to 40 metric tons. The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with long pectoral fins and tubercles on its head. It is known for breaching and other distinctive surface behaviors, making it popular with whale watchers. Males produce a complex song that typically lasts from 4 to 33 minutes. Found in oceans and seas around the world, humpback whales typically migrate between feeding areas towards the poles and breeding areas near the equator.