Where Does Harbour Porpoise Live?

Harbour Porpoise lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Harbour Porpoise

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Primarily coastal and shelf waters, typically less than 200 meters deep, but can be found in deeper offshore waters. Often found in estuaries, bays, and harbors.

Environment

Temperate and subpolar coastal waters, often near river mouths, estuaries, and shallow continental shelves. Prefers cool, productive waters.

Geographic range

Circumpolar in the Northern Hemisphere. Found in the North Atlantic (from the eastern US and Canada to Europe, including the Baltic and Black Seas), North Pacific (from Japan and Korea to Alaska and California), and Arctic waters.

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