whales Archives

Six-metre long whale spine washes ashore on NSW far south coast beach

“You don’t see this everyday.”

Top 5 whale watching spots in Sydney

From May to November each year, Sydney transforms into a whale watching hot spot, with vast numbers heading north to breed after a summer spent feeding in Antarctic waters.

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Over 150 whales have become stranded at a beach in WA

Authorities are currently working to save as many whales as possible.

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White southern right whale calf photographed in WA

The photograph of a white southern right whale calf, taken by Matt Blakers, is extremely rare.

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Rare humpback whale behaviour observed in Moreton Bay

Tail extension, a mysterious and seldom-witnessed humpback whale behaviour, has been sighted multiple times in Moreton Bay Marine Park this past week.

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Scientist shed new light on the mystery of the pygmy right whale

Scientists have been shocked to find fossils belonging to the pygmy right whale—typically confined to the Southern Hemisphere, in parts of Italy and Japan.

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Noise caused by marine oil and gas exploration potentially affects whale migration

Scientists say that whales are adversely affected by other loud ocean noise produced by humans.

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The future of zoos and marine parks

Clive Phillips argues in favour of a major shift away from the role of zoos as visitor attractions. He says, instead, zoos should reestablish themselves as important educational facilities.