Today, if you live on the coast, you can see more whales in 10 minutes than a boy like me saw in years. I'm not exaggerating. Last year I had a close encounter while paddle-boarding, writes Tim Winton.
Category Archives: Mammals – Whales
Sea monster, the Queen’s property, conservation icon: How we’ve seen the whale
From biblical monsters of the deep to an economic resource and a beloved symbol of conservation, trace how our relationship with whales has changed over time.
The best places to spot whales across Australia
There are few sights in nature more spectacular than a whale breaching, and the Australian coastline offers plenty of spots to view these giants of the oceans.
WA whale watchers wowed by close encounters
The great northern whale migration resulted in some spectacular viewing for whale watchers off the West Australian coastline.
Whale vomits five plastic bags shortly before it dies in Thai waters
Thailand coastal authorities say a whale found in the south of the country had 80 plastic bags collectively weighing eight kilograms in its stomach when it died near the border with Malaysia.
Don’t try this at home: swimming with humpback whales
Authorities warn amateur boaties that swimming with humpback whales is dangerous and could cost lives.
Rescuers race to save humpback whale tangled in rope off Perth
Fremantle Sea Rescue will try again today to help an eight-metre humpback whale caught in rope off the coast of Western Australia.
Research Filter: Whales, planets and ants
RN Drive brings you up to speed with news from the wide world of science.