Every year, in late May or early June, southern right whales arrive to the whale watching area of Valdes Peninsula, the globally most important breeding grounds of the Southern Right Whale. In June our waters make a home for pregnant females and juveniles who were born the previous year, sub-adult whales and also adult males and females that come to mate.
Our bay is home to females who take care of their calves and nurse them with 200 litres of milk a day for around 3 months, before heading together towards the feeding grounds where they will continue to breastfeed throughout the year. The juveniles who were born the previous year are weaned and become independent, and it is here where they learn to fend for themselves.
The bright blue waters of Gulf Nuevo are a silent witness of this life cycle that is vital for the survival of Southern Right Whales in our planet.