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GALLERY: Drones capture stunning perspective of whales

Researchers are using drones to monitor the health conditions of humpback whales in Western Australia – with stunning results. Find out more.

Researchers are using drones to monitor the condition of humpback whales in Western Australia.

Orcas are thought of as a Northern Hemisphere species, but in this part of WA, you’re almost guaranteed to see this fearsome whale

In a violent humpback whale mating strategy, lusty males fight for access to females, sometimes even to the death.

Whale-watching season is here and experts say it’s going to be a bumper one. Here are the best places to see whales.

With 144 islands, the Bay of Islands is a fantastic destination for divers, kayakers and nature lovers.

Rather than a burden on the marine food chain, whales contribute important nutrients, new research shows.

Japan’s controversial whaling program has been banned, but the loophole still exists

Aussie scientists aim to show how non-lethal whale research can be done.

Blue whales perform underwater acrobatics to ambush prey, new research has revealed.