A history of Australia’s Humpback whale conservation
The time of whaling Whaling in Australia began in the late 18th century, with small row boats venturing off the coast in search of whale species. The crews would throw harpoons and then drag the carcass’ of the whale behind the boat. Once on-shore whaling stations would strip the whale for multiple products including lubricants, […]
The greatest Whale & Dolphin Conservation Success Stories
Australia’s Humpback Whale Population The peak of Australia’s whale hunting resulted in the decimation of the east and west coast humpback whale population, and individual numbers fell as low as the hundreds. The development of the harpoon gun made whaling so effective that many species were driven to the verge of extinction. As stocks plunged […]
The Whale Song and What It Can Teach Us About the Species
Whale song has remained one of natures great mysteries. Can whales actually talk to each other? Can humans understand what whales are saying? To what extent and what distances can whale song reach? These are the significant questions that we want answered, and for now will remain unanswered, however, a handful of the worlds leading […]
Our Top 10 Whale Watching Pictures of 2019
What an incredible office we have on our ocean. 2019 was an incredible season and we took our time in choosing our top 10 whale watching moments of the season. We hope you like them and we can’t wait to take more incredible photos during the 2020 whale watching season. 1. Probably the most thrilling […]
Australian Whale Species
There are more than 40 different species that belong to the wider whale family. Here are the top 6 large whale species seen in Australian waters. Humpback whale The most populous of Australian whales, the humpback population is split into two distinct areas, the east and west coast. Both Australia’s east coast and west coast […]
Gold Coast Whale Watching Season 2020 Outlook and the History of the eastern Australian Humpback Whale Highway
The Gold Coast whale watching season in 2020 will commence in April and run until November. Most tour operators will commence whale watching tours in May or June once daily sightings are the peak and cease cruises by late October. Here is everything you need to know about the annual humpback whale migration along the […]
The Best Whale Watching Locations in 2020
Azores A remote, Mid Atlantic archipelago off the coast of Portugal, the Azores are frequented every spring (March – June) by an abundance of baleen and toothed whales. The islands of Pico and Faial are famed for their whale watching excursions, Blue, Fin, Brydes, Humpback, Minke and Sperm are often seen during each excursion. The […]
Why Everyone Should Go Whale Watching – At Least Once
An extraordinary Experience Speak to anyone passionate about whales and they will tell you, whether you’re whale watching for the first or the 500th time, the excitement is parallel. Watching whales in their natural environment, their combination of sheer size, intelligence and grace evoke the most powerful emotions. Whether you search for orcas in the […]
Migaloo – The White Whale of Australia
The worlds most famous whale? When Herman Melville created the famed novel Moby Dick, the sheer mention of a white whale sent shivers down the spine of each and every seafaring human for fear of annihilation by the main antagonist of the whaling fleets. 150 years after the publication of Moby Dick whispers of a […]
Sea25 Visitor Guide – Our locals 5 top 5’s of the Gold Coast
25 top picks recommended by locals When visiting the Gold Coast, most travellers are keen to find out about the best things to do and more importantly to where to find essential items such as great coffee shops, health food stores or dinner places so that you can keep up with your daily routines whilst […]