Blue Whale Spotted!
Super Scientist Chris Burton confirmed the first Blue whale passing Point Picquet yesterday morning! It was moving fast, but he massaged to snap this image as it traveled past. Check […]
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National Science Week
National Science Week is here and the theme is Deep Blue: innovations for the future of our oceans. Our scientists and citizen scientists are working hard to study whales in […]
Whaley Cool T-shirt competition!
World Whale and Dolphin Day was established in 1986 by the International Whaling Commission. This day is celebrated on July 23 as it marks the same date in 1982 when […]
Meet some super scientists
Meet some of our amazing team today 🙂 Check out the video on You Tube here.
HOT OFF THE PRESS: THE GEOGRAPHE BAY BLUE WHALE SEASON HAS WELL AND TRULY COMMENCED
Just over a month ago we sighted our first blue whale of the season migrating through Geographe Bay on its long journey south towards Antarctic waters. The whale was successfully […]
Whale research season kicks off in Geographe Bay and Augusta!
The whales have arrived, and the SouWEST research team has jumped back into action! Sarah prepared for the season by giving the SouWEST blog a make-over. She continues to be […]
Report Released on Geographe Bay Whales!
SouWEST has released a report summarising some of the research on whales they have been busy conducting in Geographe Bay. The report includes an overview of recordings of whale […]
Where do we work?
Did you know that we are also involved in whale research projects across the south-west? The SouWEST project began in 2010, bringing together the expertise of whale researchers working in […]
Sea Rescue Group Aids Whale Research
A local sea rescue group has come to the aid of whale researchers and their acoustic recording equipment. Naturaliste Volunteer Sea Rescue Group are a registered charity of volunteers which […]
SouWEST 2014 underway – and the whales are not disappointing!
The Curtin University Theodolite team started observations in early November. It’s great to be back – a home away from home! This year the team includes volunteers from Brazil, Croatia, […]
