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Juneau is home to some of the largest populations of humpback whales in the world. Humpback whales migrate on their annual journey starting in the North Pacific Ocean. During the summertime, the blue planet sees them cruising the waters of Alaska, East Russia and British Columbia. During the winter they travel to mostly Hawaii, Central America, Asia, or Mexico for mating and rearing their young. Humpback whales can migrate more than 3,000 miles. They make their rounds during the winter to then visit Juneau’s pristine and protected waters.