University of Wollongong
Giving Country a voice in environmental decision-making
Why protecting Country means rethinking how Australia recognises culturally significant entities
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Griffith University
Intrepid tails – fluke photos confirm humpback whales mount 14,000km ocean crossing to breeding grounds
An international team of scientists has documented, for the first time, humpback whales travelling between breeding grounds in eastern Australia and Brazil, crossing more than 14,000 kilometres of open ocean.
University of the Sunshine Coast
How whale song unlocks the psychology of tourism: new findings
As Australia’s east coast tourism industry dives into a new whale migration season, a study has revealed the emotional and behavioural effects on people who hear the sounds of the ‘awe’-inspiring marine mammals.
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.