whales

Macquarie University

Surfing whales: citizen scientists help reveal behaviour of elusive tropical species

The first dedicated study of the distribution, ecology and behaviour of elusive Bryde’s whales in NSW and Queensland waters could help reshape conservation efforts.

Charles Sturt University

New parasite research may solve the mystery of why pilot whales strand on beaches

A chance find in a museum in Tasmania by Charles Sturt University researchers has led to the discovery of rare parasites found in the blowhole of pilot whales which might solve the mystery of why whales beach themselves.