2021 Humpback Whale Research Expeditions
The 2021 whale watching season is going to be a big one! With humpback whale numbers consistently on the rise year by year, the Gold Coast Bay is the perfect location in South East Queensland for whale watching and research activities. For the 4th year, Dr. Olaf and his team at Humpback and High-rises are […]
How intelligent are whales?
There is an understanding among marine experts that whales are incredibly intelligent. It just seems fact! Not only is the brain of the sperm whale the largest in the animal kingdom and 5 times heavier than that of a human, it has been observed time after time that whales and dolphins are sentient; when a […]
Identifying Whales – Can Fluke ID be used for Humpbacks?
Identifying cetacean can be an arduous task, especially from long distances, on choppy seas or when the mammal is about to dive. Fortunately, there are various distinguishing factors for each individual species. An observers process of elimination is perhaps the best method to identifying a species, for example, a dolphin seen in a certain area […]
Marine Biology Students and Wildlife Photographers wanted – Gold Coast Whale Watching Tours
Why not having a whale of a time this whale watching season Are you a marine biology student looking for opportunities to be out in the field to survey humpback whales, dolphins and other marine life? Or, are you perhaps a talented professional or hobby wildlife photographer, looking to get ocean time and to promote […]