Tourism and whale watching on NSW Far South Coast dampened by triple-state lockdown
3 years, 4 months ago

Tourism and whale watching on NSW Far South Coast dampened by triple-state lockdown

ABC  

It's that time of year where whales on the NSW Far South Coast are jumping for joy but lockdowns impacting Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne have prevented tourists from coming to enjoy them. Key points: The whale watching season on the NSW Far South Coast occurs from mid-August through to November Tourists impacted by lockdowns in Victoria, NSW and the ACT are not allowed to visit the region for holidays Regional NSW will remain in lockdown until September 10 The southern migration of whales can be spotted off the coast of South East NSW from mid-August to November. Simon and Jessica Millar from Sapphire Coastal Adventures operate whale watching tours and are staying positive about the future of their industry despite ongoing lockdowns causing a far from ideal start to the season. "There are big parts of regional NSW that haven't got a case … and haven't had a case in this outbreak and I think you can't keep suppressing something that doesn't exist."

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Whales wave goodbye to Queensland coast as turtle nesting season gets underway
2 years, 2 months ago

Whales wave goodbye to Queensland coast as turtle nesting season gets underway

ABC  

A Queensland tourism operator says visitor numbers are finally back to pre-COVID levels as the whale season wraps up for another year. Key points: Hervey Bay has had a successful tourism whale season, but operators say they have capacity for more visitors Researchers say a citizen science project monitoring the migrating whales has been successful The turtle hatching season is …

Australia: 230 pilot whales stranded in Tasmania, half feared dead
2 years, 3 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 …

Variety of whales visit NSW Far South Coast, intriguing marine experts, citizen scientists
2 years, 4 months ago

Variety of whales visit NSW Far South Coast, intriguing marine experts, citizen scientists

ABC  

Whale watching on the NSW Far South Coast is in full swing and citizen scientists are being encouraged to report sightings of some of the more reclusive species, such as the Bryde's whale. Key points: Whale watching season on the NSW Far South Coast is in full swing Sightings of quieter whales, including Bryde's and dwarf minke, have excited local …

Rare southern right whale calf sighting a thrilling start to NSW far south coast whale watching season
2 years, 5 months ago

Rare southern right whale calf sighting a thrilling start to NSW far south coast whale watching season

ABC  

The sighting of a southern right whale and her calf along the NSW far south coast has excited locals, photographers and marine experts alike as the whale watching season in the region kicks off. Key points: Both humpback and southern right whales have been spotted off the NSW far south coast A "salt and peppery" coloured southern right calf was …

Whales freed from Queensland’s controversial shark nets
2 years, 6 months ago

Whales freed from Queensland’s controversial shark nets

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 Two whales entangled in shark nets on the coast of Queensland in Australia were freed …

COVID-19 lockdown expanded to Greater Sydney, Blue Mountains, Wollongong, Shellharbour and Central Coast
3 years, 6 months ago

COVID-19 lockdown expanded to Greater Sydney, Blue Mountains, Wollongong, Shellharbour and Central Coast

ABC  

Greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Wollongong and Shellharbour are in lockdown until 11.59pm on Friday July 9. Key points: The chief health officer says a wider lockdown is the only way the state can get back to zero community transmission Social distancing restrictions have been introduced for parts of regional NSW not covered by the new lockdown Anyone …

Trouble in Australia's Humpback Whale Paradise as tourists dry up
4 years, 3 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, 3 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 …

Hundreds more pilot whales found stranded on Australian coast
4 years, 3 months ago

Hundreds more pilot whales found stranded on Australian 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 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 More pilot whales were found …

Humpbacks spotted off NSW coast as whale watchers adapt to COVID-19
4 years, 7 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 …

Tangled whale off Sydney coast dragged netting from Queensland
5 years, 3 months ago

Tangled whale off Sydney coast dragged netting from Queensland

ABC  

A young humpback whale spotted struggling down the NSW coast had dragged the shark net it was stuck in all the way from Queensland, environmental groups say. Key points: It is believed the shark nets were collected from Queensland on September 29 Rescuers had managed to free the whale just just before 11:00am About 30,000 whales, plus newborn calves, migrate …

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