The channel between Sainte-Marie island and Madagascar is a hot spot for whale watching. Substantial groups of humpback whales (Megaptera) migrate from the Antarctic to this idyllic breeding place. These quiet giants find conditions here that are favorable for the growth of their young and well suited to their courtship and acrobatic games before their big return toward the cold seas.
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