Humpback whale breaches in front of boat off Port Macquarie NSW coast
6 years, 9 months ago

Humpback whale breaches in front of boat off Port Macquarie NSW coast

Daily Mail  

Amazing footage has captured a migrating humpback whale spectacularly breaching just metres away from a boatload of stunned tourists. The vision was captured just 20 minutes into a Port Jet Cruise Adventures whale watching tour off the waters of Port Macquarie, on NSW's mid-north coast. Scroll down for video A humpback whale realises it's show time and gives an acrobatic display that its audience will never forget The cheeky whale's antics create a massive splash as it crashes back into the ocean, soaking delighted watchers as they squeal with delight and laughter. The boatload of stunned visitors were soaked as the whale comes crashing back to the ocean with a massive splash Port Jet Cruise Adventures' video has attracted 145,000 views and shared 2000 times on its Facebook page since Saturday.

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Astonishing moment kayaker is 'swallowed' by a humpback whale before being 'shot out'
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Astonishing moment kayaker is 'swallowed' by a humpback whale before being 'shot out'

Daily Mail  

This is the incredible moment a young kayaker cheats death after being swallowed whole and then spat out seconds later by a humpback whale. The astonishing moment the whale breached the water and pulled Adrian down Adrian was filmed floating on the open water moments before the whale leapt out The whale resubmerged after spitting the 24-year-old old His father, …

A humpback whale briefly swallows a kayaker, and it’s captured on video
1 month, 2 weeks ago

A humpback whale briefly swallows a kayaker, and it’s captured on video

LA Times  

A humpback whale briefly swallowed a kayaker off Chilean Patagonia before quickly releasing him unharmed. On Saturday, Adrián Simancas was kayaking with his father, Dell, in Bahía El Águila near the San Isidro Lighthouse in the Strait of Magellan when a humpback whale surfaced, engulfing Adrián and his yellow kayak for a few seconds before letting him go. “I thought …

Humpback whale swallows and spits out kayaker in incident captured on camera
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Humpback whale swallows and spits out kayaker in incident captured on camera

CNN  

CNN — A humpback whale briefly swallowed a 24-year-old kayaker last Saturday during a father-son excursion out on the icy waters around Chile’s southernmost Patagonia region. In the video, verified by CNN, Adrian’s father, Dell, is heard yelling to his son, who had been spat out of the whale, to “grab the boat.” Adrian then swims towards his dad’s pack …

A rescue crew tried to untangle a humpback in Newport Beach. The whale has not been spotted since
3 months, 2 weeks ago

A rescue crew tried to untangle a humpback in Newport Beach. The whale has not been spotted since

LA Times  

Whale watchers noticed a rope wrapped around a humpback whale’s fin recently while the mammal was breaching the surface of the ocean. A rescue team dispatched to aid an entangled whale spotted in the waters off Newport Beach was unable to free the whale from a rope — and now the whale hasn’t been seen for days. Experts say that …

A new model accurately predicts the migration of humpback whales
3 months, 3 weeks ago

A new model accurately predicts the migration of humpback whales

Raw Story  

This year’s humpback whale season in Australia has almost come to an end. For instance, while water temperature may have little impact in the cold Antarctic waters, breeding grounds further north that are too warm could drive humpback whales to seek better conditions elsewhere. We developed the first such model to simulate migratory movements of humpback whale mother and calf …

Pilot whale stranding at Tasmania's Macquarie Harbour sees four whales dead, 25 rescued as cruise boat called to help
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Pilot whale stranding at Tasmania's Macquarie Harbour sees four whales dead, 25 rescued as cruise boat called to help

ABC  

Riley Grining was skippering a cruise around Tasmania's Macquarie Harbour on Sunday when he received a call to help stop a pod of pilot whales from stranding themselves on a beach. Strandings a 'mystery' to scientists Speaking on ABC Breakfast, wildlife researcher at Macquarie University Vanessa Pirotta said while pilot whales were largely an offshore species, they were known for …

Young humpback whale freed from fishing tackle that had entangled its tail in Sydney Harbor
7 months ago

Young humpback whale freed from fishing tackle that had entangled its tail in Sydney Harbor

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — A young humpback whale was freed from fishing tackle that had entangled its tail during an almost 24-hour rescue operation in Sydney Harbor. The juvenile whale immediately began swimming toward the Sydney Heads and the open Pacific Ocean after government wildlife rescuers removed the ropes late Friday morning, Macquarie University whale expert Vanessa Pirotta said. The reality …

Authorities still looking for entangled humpback whale off WA's South West coast
7 months, 1 week ago

Authorities still looking for entangled humpback whale off WA's South West coast

ABC  

The whereabouts of an entangled humpback whale are still unknown four days after it was first spotted off Western Australia's South West coast. Geographe Marine Research chair Ian Weisse sighted the whale on Sunday and said it appeared to be dragging three buoys. Entanglement 'major threat' to whale species Marine mammal researcher Dr Kate Sprogis from the UWA Ocean Institute …

Two whales spotted dodging cargo ships in rare Brisbane River sighting
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Two whales spotted dodging cargo ships in rare Brisbane River sighting

ABC  

In a rare and unexpected sight, two mammoth humpback whales have been spotted swimming up the Brisbane River. The pair dodged towering cargo ships on Sunday to make their way through the Brisbane Port, but there's concern that noises from the bustling river's traffic could disorientate them. Manager and researcher at Griffith University's Whales and Climate Program, Dr Olaf Meynecke, …

Huge humpback whale flips over boat, tosses fishermen into chilly sea off US coast: Watch
8 months ago

Huge humpback whale flips over boat, tosses fishermen into chilly sea off US coast: Watch

Hindustan Times  

A massive humpback whale was seen landing squarely on a small boat, tossing two fishermen into the cold New Hampshire waters in a terrifying video. Huge humpback whale flips over boat, tosses fishermen into chilly sea off US coast The video shows the 30-foot-long juvenile emerge from the surface beyond the stern of the boat, which was anchored a half-mile …

Terrifying moment humpback whale capsizes boat off New Hampshire coast with sailors on board
8 months ago

Terrifying moment humpback whale capsizes boat off New Hampshire coast with sailors on board

Daily Mail  

A humpback whale has capsized a small fishing boat off the coast of New Hampshire with two frightened sailors on board. In the startling footage, the animal can be seen bringing its snout down on the rear of the small vessel sending the two people onboard into the water. The large mammal was caught on camera breaching through the waters …

Rescuers search for humpback whale tangled in ropes, buoys off Gippsland coast
9 months ago

Rescuers search for humpback whale tangled in ropes, buoys off Gippsland coast

ABC  

In short: A whale tangled in 200 metres of ropes and 11 flotation buoys has gone missing off Victoria's east coast. A whale tangled in 200 metres of ropes and 11 flotation buoys has gone missing off Victoria's east coast. A massive search operation is underway after a humpback whale entangled in ropes and flotation buoys went missing off the …

Humpback whale entangled in fishing rope near Port Macquarie as crews on standby for multiple rescues
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Humpback whale entangled in fishing rope near Port Macquarie as crews on standby for multiple rescues

ABC  

In short: A humpback whale was spotted entangled in a long rope off northern NSW on Sunday, with marine rescue crews hoping to locate it again today, to help free it. A humpback whale was spotted entangled in a long rope off northern NSW on Sunday, with marine rescue crews hoping to locate it again today, to help free it. …

Over 100 pilot whales beached on western Australian coast have been rescued, officials say
11 months ago

Over 100 pilot whales beached on western Australian coast have been rescued, officials say

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — More than 100 long-finned pilot whales that beached on the western Australian coast Thursday have returned to sea, while 29 died on the shore, officials said. Ships and a spotter plane were monitoring the rescued whales in case they returned to shore, the Parks and Wildlife Service of Western Australia state regional wildlife officer Pia Courtis said. …

Humpback whale struck in head by boat propeller off Pilbara coastline in WA
1 year, 6 months ago

Humpback whale struck in head by boat propeller off Pilbara coastline in WA

ABC  

A 4-metre humpback whale has been severely injured after being struck in the head by a boat propeller off Western Australia. Key points: Marine wildlife experts have determined the whale's chance of survival is extremely low More than 30,000 humpback whales migrate each year along Western Australia's coastline A whale calf was struck by a tugboat off the Pilbara coast …

Rare whale Bladerunner sighting off NSW far south coast
1 year, 7 months ago

Rare whale Bladerunner sighting off NSW far south coast

ABC  

A far south coast photographer has snapped a "once-in-a-lifetime" photo of a rare individual whale known as Bladerunner. Key points: Bladerunner was cut by a boat propellor in Sydney more than 20 years ago The humpback whale was spotted just south of Eden on the far south coast of NSW Experts say the surviving whale is a testament to the …

Humpback migration off WA coast prompts questions over fin-slapping behaviour
1 year, 7 months ago

Humpback migration off WA coast prompts questions over fin-slapping behaviour

ABC  

Winter is the annual season for humpback whales to migrate north along Western Australia's coast to breed in warmer waters, but those lucky enough to spot them may have a few questions about their behaviour. Dr Kate Sprogis, a marine biologist specialising in cetaceans, such as whales and dolphins, said humpback whales, in particular, were a very "surface-active" species. "So …

Two northern bottlenose whales stranded off Fife coast
1 year, 8 months ago

Two northern bottlenose whales stranded off Fife coast

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He said: “At 11pm it …

More than 50 whales dead on Australian beach after mysterious mass stranding
1 year, 8 months ago

More than 50 whales dead on Australian beach after mysterious mass stranding

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nearly 100 pilot whales stranded …

Emergency response effort launched after pod of pilot whales beaches in southern WA
1 year, 8 months ago

Emergency response effort launched after pod of pilot whales beaches in southern WA

ABC  

A pod of whales massed off Western Australia's southern coast have begun stranding themselves on the shore, with wildlife authorities launching an emergency response effort in a bid to save them. Key points: A pod of at least 84 pilot whales has begun washing ashore at Cheynes Beach, east of Albany The pod has been massing about 100 metres from …

Humpback whale spotted off Cornwall coast in rare sighting
1 year, 9 months ago

Humpback whale spotted off Cornwall coast in rare sighting

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A humpback whale has been spotted off the coast of …

Beached whale had lesions which suggested entanglement, expert says
1 year, 10 months ago

Beached whale had lesions which suggested entanglement, expert says

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On Sunday a badly decomposed minke whale carcass was found washed up on a …

Humpback whale found on beach died after entanglement in creel lines, tests show
1 year, 10 months ago

Humpback whale found on beach died after entanglement in creel lines, tests show

The Independent  

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Whale carcass washes up on Highlands beach
1 year, 10 months ago

Whale carcass washes up on Highlands beach

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Nature Scot, which manages the reserve, said: “Sadly, we can confirm that a dead …

Viral video: 41-feet-long humpback whale washes ashore New York beach
2 years, 1 month ago

Viral video: 41-feet-long humpback whale washes ashore New York beach

Firstpost  

A male humpback whale was found beached at New York’s Lido Beach on Monday. According to local reports, this was the tenth whale to wash ashore on the Atlantic coast of New York and New Jersey in the last two months. A humpback whale washed ashore on a beach in Long Island, NY, on January 30 and later died. This …

Paralysed humpback whale spotted off Hawaii deteriorating slowly as it swims
2 years, 3 months ago

Paralysed humpback whale spotted off Hawaii deteriorating slowly as it swims

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A paralysed humpback whale …

Humpback whale pull off incredible move to free itself from the ropes of a buoy in Canada
2 years, 5 months ago

Humpback whale pull off incredible move to free itself from the ropes of a buoy in Canada

Daily Mail  

A humpback whale seen off the Pacific coast of Canada has pulled off a stunning move during a rescue mission after it put itself in danger by getting caught into fish nets for two-days-long. A humpback whale was caught in 300 feet of fish nets off the coast of Texada Island in British Columbia, Canada, according to the Fisheries and …

Australia: 230 pilot whales stranded in Tasmania, half feared dead
2 years, 6 months ago

Australia: 230 pilot whales stranded in Tasmania, half feared dead

India Today  

Marine conservation experts were rushing to the Australian state of Tasmania on Wednesday to try and rescue a pod of about 230 whales stranded on the west coast, with officials fearing half of them may have already died. The animals, which appear to be pilot whales, are stranded on Ocean Beach, the Tasmanian department of natural resources and environment said …

32 pilot whales rescued out of 230 stranded in Australia
2 years, 6 months ago

32 pilot whales rescued out of 230 stranded in Australia

Associated Press  

HOBART, Australia — Wildlife experts on Thursday rescued 32 of the 230 whales that were found stranded on the wild and remote west coast of Australia’s island state of Tasmania a day earlier. Half the pod of pilot whales found stranded in Macquarie Harbour were presumed to still be alive on Wednesday, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania …

Around 200 stranded whales die in pounding surf in Australia
2 years, 6 months ago

Around 200 stranded whales die in pounding surf in Australia

Associated Press  

HOBART, Australia — A day after 230 whales were found stranded on the wild and remote west coast of Australia’s island state of Tasmania, only 35 were still alive despite rescue efforts that were to continue Thursday. “Last time they were actually in the harbor and it’s quite calm and we could, sort of, deal with them in there and …

230 Pilot Whales Stranded in Australia, 'About Half' Feared Dead
2 years, 6 months ago

230 Pilot Whales Stranded in Australia, 'About Half' Feared Dead

News 18  

Around 230 pilot whales were found stranded on the rugged west coast of Tasmania Wednesday, with Australian officials saying only half appeared to be alive. “A pod of approximately 230 whales has stranded near Macquarie Harbour,” said the state’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment. “It appears about half of the animals are alive.” Aerial images showed a devastating scene …

More than a dozen sperm whales found beached
2 years, 6 months ago

More than a dozen sperm whales found beached

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 14 male sperm …

Viral Video: Humpback whale lands on small boat, what happens next amaze you
2 years, 8 months ago

Viral Video: Humpback whale lands on small boat, what happens next amaze you

India TV News  

Boaters and whale watchers off Massachusetts got a surprise over the weekend when a humpback whale breached and landed on the bow of a 19-foot vessel. Video footage shows it launching its body out of the water and its head slamming onto the front of a boat, tipping the rear of the vessel out of the water as it slid …

Humpback whale that ‘thanked’ rescuers who freed it from illegal net dies after beaching week later
2 years, 9 months ago

Humpback whale that ‘thanked’ rescuers who freed it from illegal net dies after beaching week later

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A 46ft long humpback whale that ‘thanked’ divers who rescued it from an illegal fishing …

Rare humpback whale freed from net signals ‘thank you’ to rescuers
2 years, 9 months ago

Rare humpback whale freed from net signals ‘thank you’ to rescuers

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The reactions of a 12m-long humpback whale and its gesture of “a little thank you” …

Rescue attempts fail to save beached baby whale on the Gold Coast
3 years, 7 months ago

Rescue attempts fail to save beached baby whale on the Gold Coast

ABC  

A baby humpback whale has been euthanased after it beached itself multiples times at Kirra on the Gold Coast. Key points: Beachgoers and a Sea World team attempted to rescue a baby whale stranded at Kirra Beach Without its mother's support the whale was unlikely to survive There appeared to be numerous bite marks or cuts on the whale About …

33 Humpback Whales Practise 'Unique' Bubble-net Feeding for the First Time in Australia, Old Video Goes Viral
3 years, 9 months ago

33 Humpback Whales Practise 'Unique' Bubble-net Feeding for the First Time in Australia, Old Video Goes Viral

News 18  

For the first time ever, a group of humpback whales was spotted practising bubble-net feeding off the New South Wales coast. The whales work together in a group and strategically blow bubbles and manipulate the prey to make feeding easy. As these marine mammals usually feed on the coast of Antarctica during the summer months and migrate to North Australia …

Australian Police Rescue Young Humpback Whale Entangled in Fishing Nets Off Sydney Coast
3 years, 9 months ago

Australian Police Rescue Young Humpback Whale Entangled in Fishing Nets Off Sydney Coast

News 18  

Australian marine police cut free a juvenile humpback whale entrapped in fishing ropes and buoys off the coast of Sydney late on Sunday. “The whale appeared to have fish netting wrapped around it with a couple of floating buoys,” Police Superintendent Brad Monk told media on Monday. The whale appeared in distress.” Humpback whales migrate north from the cold Antarctic …

Dozens of whales strand at notorious New Zealand bay
4 years, 1 month ago

Dozens of whales strand at notorious New Zealand bay

Al Jazeera  

Rescuers scramble to save 49 long-finned pilot whales at Farewell Spit Bay, the scene of at least 10 pilot whale strandings in the past 15 years. Rescuers were racing on Monday to save dozens of pilot whales that beached on a stretch of New Zealand coast notorious for mass strandings, wildlife officials said. The Department of Conservation said the pod …

Humpback Whale Nearly Swallows Two Kayakers in Viral Video from US Beach
4 years, 4 months ago

Humpback Whale Nearly Swallows Two Kayakers in Viral Video from US Beach

News 18  

Julie McSorley and Liz Cottriel are two friends from California who were out on a kayak, watching humpback whales, when suddenly they were thrown in the water by the animal. Julie and Liz were thrown into the water by the humpback whale but the video makes it look like that the whale has swallowed the two. Video shows the pair …

Trouble in Australia's Humpback Whale Paradise as tourists dry up
4 years, 5 months ago

Trouble in Australia's Humpback Whale Paradise as tourists dry up

China Daily  

Every year, mother and calf humpback whales use Jervis Bay as a rest-stop on their journey between breeding grounds in the north, and Antarctica where they spend the summer feeding. Every year, mother and calf humpback whales use the large, protected bay as a rest-stop on their journey between breeding grounds in the north, and Antarctica where they spend the …

Trouble in Australia's Humpback Whale Paradise as tourists dry up
4 years, 5 months ago

Trouble in Australia's Humpback Whale Paradise as tourists dry up

China Daily  

Every year, mother and calf humpback whales use Jervis Bay as a rest-stop on their journey between breeding grounds in the north, and Antarctica where they spend the summer feeding. Every year, mother and calf humpback whales use the large, protected bay as a rest-stop on their journey between breeding grounds in the north, and Antarctica where they spend the …

Trouble in Australia's Humpback Whale Paradise as tourists dry up
4 years, 5 months ago

Trouble in Australia's Humpback Whale Paradise as tourists dry up

China Daily  

Every year, mother and calf humpback whales use Jervis Bay as a rest-stop on their journey between breeding grounds in the north, and Antarctica where they spend the summer feeding. "The good thing is we've done it for 30 years, so we've seen almost everything a few times-but we really need a good summer to keep paying the bills," Jones …

Humpback whale with suspected overbite spotted in NSW Far South Coast waters
4 years, 5 months ago

Humpback whale with suspected overbite spotted in NSW Far South Coast waters

ABC  

Marine photographers and researchers are fascinated by a humpback whale spotted on the New South Wales Far South Coast that appears to have a mighty overbite. Key points: A whale with what looks like a misaligned upper jaw has been photographed off the NSW coast The photographer worried the humpback was injured but said it otherwise seemed to be in …

Whale swims free of crocodile-filled Australian river
4 years, 6 months ago

Whale swims free of crocodile-filled Australian river

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. There have been no previous recorded sightings of whales …

Humpback whales stray up crocodile-infested tropical Aussie river
4 years, 6 months ago

Humpback whales stray up crocodile-infested tropical Aussie river

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: A trio of humpback whales -- usually bound for Antarctica this time of year -- took a wrong turn, heading up a crocodile-infested north Australian river with scientists hoping Saturday they will all return to the sea safely. Two of the creatures, first seen in the East Alligator River in Kakadu National Park earlier this week, are already believed …

Humpback whale spotted washed onto rocks on NSW Mid North Coast
4 years, 8 months ago

Humpback whale spotted washed onto rocks on NSW Mid North Coast

ABC  

A humpback whale was spotted washed up against rocks on a headland at Hat Head, on the New South Wales Mid North Coast today. Key points: On onlooker says it appears to be struggling and rough and windy conditions A National Parks ranger and ORRCA representative are assessing the situation Sea conditions have been too rough to launch any boats …

Veteran whale counter says numbers of migrating humpbacks look strong this year
4 years, 9 months ago

Veteran whale counter says numbers of migrating humpbacks look strong this year

ABC  

Every day in winter, from dawn to dusk, Leigh Mansfield stands on a Port Macquarie Headland, armed with binoculars and a warm jacket, and counts humpback whales as they make their way north. Key points: Leigh Mansfield is counting whales as part of ORRCA'S East Coast Whale Migration Research Project, which runs until July 31 He says he has counted …

Humpback whales caught in shark nets off Gold Coast are freed
4 years, 9 months ago

Humpback whales caught in shark nets off Gold Coast are freed

ABC  

Two humpback whales caught in shark nets off Main Beach on the northern end of the Gold Coast have been freed by fisheries officers and a team of marine experts. Key points: The humpbacks were spotted by tradie Scott Clarke at 11.00am A whale researcher said releasing the animals was difficult because of weather conditions A marine animal release team …

Humpbacks spotted off NSW coast as whale watchers adapt to COVID-19
4 years, 9 months ago

Humpbacks spotted off NSW coast as whale watchers adapt to COVID-19

ABC  

Humpback whales have already been spotted off the New South Wales east coast as they move to warmer northern waters. Key points: Whale watching operators kick off for the June long weekend The ORRCA Census Day is planned for June 28 The humpback whale population could be around 40,000 this year But this year's annual migration may be a different …

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