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How Long Can Whales Hold Their Breath?<\/h2>\n

Published by Alison Cross on July 6, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n

This blog recognises the Traditional Custodians of the Whadjuk boodja on which it was written. We acknowledge their connection to land, sea, and community, and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and future.<\/p>\n

The Science of Respiration in Whales<\/h3>\n

Breathing, or respiration, is the process of taking in oxygen, converting it into energy, and releasing carbon dioxide. All mammals breathe air \u2014 including sperm whales, dolphins, blue whales, killer whales, and other toothed whales. Marine mammals face a unique barrier to breathing: water. They must surface to respire, restricting them to the ocean\u2019s upper layers. However, they can dive deeply by breath-holding, known scientifically as apnea.<\/p>\n

How Do Whales Hold Their Breath for So Long?<\/h3>\n

Marine mammals have a unique adaptation \u2014 conscious control over their breathing. They decide when and how much air to exchange. This conscious breathing requires more brain activity but allows longer dives. It also shapes their sleeping habits, with whales entering micro-sleep, resting one side of the brain while the other ensures breathing continues.<\/p>\n

Whales\u2019 blowholes act as nostrils. They remain naturally closed, saving energy. Blowholes open only when muscles contract for a breath, preventing accidental water inhalation. Longer submersions allow whales to forage more efficiently. Their oxygen storage capacity is greater than that of land mammals, varying by species according to diet, depth, and dive time.<\/p>\n

Oxygen Storage and Breath-Hold Specialists<\/h3>\n

Shallow divers like dugongs store about 21mL\/kg of oxygen. Humpbacks store 36\u201357mL\/kg, while deep divers such as sperm whales store 67\u201397mL\/kg. Beaked whales may store even more, though research is ongoing. Larger oxygen stores often mean less oxygen in the lungs and more in blood and muscles \u2014 the opposite of humans. This adaptation enables whales to dive deeper and stay submerged longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Species<\/th>\nTotal Oxygen (mL\/kg)<\/th>\nDive Depths (m)<\/th>\nDive Time (mins)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Bottlenose dolphin<\/td>\n51<\/td>\n<50<\/td>\n<2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sperm whale<\/td>\n81<\/td>\n400\u2013900<\/td>\n40\u201360<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

How Long Can Each Species Hold Their Breath?<\/h3>\n

There is wide variation in how long whales hold their breath. Orcas manage 10 minutes, with a maximum of 15. Blue whales hold for 15\u201320 minutes, occasionally reaching 35. Humpbacks average 20 minutes but can hit 40. Southern right whales average 15\u201320 minutes and can reach 50.<\/p>\n

In Dunsborough, whales are often relaxed, using Geographe Bay to rest and socialise. Here, we usually see breath-holds of no more than 10 minutes \u2014 perfect for whale watching tours.<\/p>\n

Record-Holding Divers<\/h3>\n

The Cuvier\u2019s beaked whale holds the record. It alternates 30-minute breath-holds with deeper foraging dives of 60 minutes. One individual reached a depth of 2992 metres and stayed submerged for 137.5 minutes. Later studies recorded dives of 173 and 222 minutes \u2014 proving how long whales hold their breath can truly amaze.<\/p>\n

Interesting fact:<\/strong> whales often deplete their oxygen stores completely before surfacing. This ensures maximum uptake and efficiency, particularly while foraging. <\/p>\n

How Many Blowholes Do Whales Have?<\/h3>\n

Baleen whales (Mysticetes) have two blowholes, while toothed whales (Odontocetes) have one. Blowholes lead directly to the trachea and lungs. Their position on top of the head allows breathing without lifting much of the head from the water. A splash guard in front of the blowhole helps keep seawater out.<\/p>\n

Whale calves take time to master blowhole placement, sometimes lifting part of their body above the surface. When breathing, whales exhale first, releasing a mist \u2014 sometimes mixed with seawater \u2014 into the air. Blow shape and size can even help identify the species from a distance.<\/p>\n

Breathing Speeds and Airflow<\/h3>\n

Respiration is remarkably fast. Bottlenose dolphins complete the process in about a third of a second. Larger whales take up to two seconds. Exhalation airflow can reach 200m\/s, inhalation 44m\/s. That\u2019s equivalent to a jet plane\u2019s speed \u2014 and another reason watching whales hold their breath is such an awe-inspiring experience.<\/p>\n

If you are visiting Dunsborough between September and November, join us aboard the Alison Mareee. Witness these remarkable animals during migration and see firsthand how long whales hold their breath beneath the waves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

One way that whales can make the most out of their breathing is by depleting the store so when they do breathe there is maximum uptake. 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