Research

Sustainable Tourism Plan 1st May 2026 Embracing sustainable tourism is essential for safeguarding the beauty, cultures, and economies of our cherished planet.

Rare Sperm Whale Ambergris Find 23rd April 2026 Rare Sperm Whale Ambergris find along our south coast as Ryan and Rebecca Clarke came across this incredible discovery, a once in a lifetime

Update on Matriarch Queen’s Condition 3rd February 2026 Update on Matriarch Queen’s Condition (aka Split Tip)as this year has highlighted the fragility and, at times, desperate survival tactics...

Why Do Pilot Whales Strand? 27th July 2023

The Unique Feeding Habits of Orcas in Western Australia 6th July 2023

Whale Callosities 15th August 2022

Orca Talk 2nd February 2022

Species Highlight - Southern Right Whale 15th July 2021

How Long Do Whales Live For? 7th July 2021

Australian Humpback Whale Migration 29th June 2021

How Do Humpback Whales Sleep? 18th June 2021

How To Identify Humpback Whales 5th June 2021

What Do Humpback Whales Eat? 25th May 2021

The Anatomy of a Blue Whale 2nd April 2020

History of the Bremer Orca 21st January 2020

Orca Sighted off Perth! 3rd August 2019

Humpback Survives Killer Whale Attack 18th June 2019

Humpback Whale Tail Sailing 17th June 2019 It was all about the tail today and this afternoon we had the opportunity to witness Humpback Whale tail sailing behaviour.

UWA Presentation with WA Naturalist's Club 4th May 2019 Thank you to the WA Naturalist's Club for the opportunity to speak at the Hew Roberts Lecture Theatre at the University of Western Australia. A lovely evening discussing the whales of Western Australia and the incredible coastline we have.

Perth Canyon Pilot Whales 3rd May 2019 Pilot Whales in the Perth Canyon! A very special sighting today of Pilot Whales travelling in the Perth Canyon, a first for our season.

Where is the Perth Canyon? 16th April 2019

Curt & Micheline Jenner Award 2019 2nd April 2019 Nominations are now open for the Curt & Micheline Jenner Award for Cetacean Excellence for season 2019. The Curt & Micheline Jenner Award is presented every year to a Whale Watch Western Australia Cetacean Soldier™ for their dedication and excellence in

Orca Mating in The Bremer Canyon 28th February 2019 A truely extraordinary day as we witnessed Orca mating in the Bremer Canyon right under our feet! Queen (Split Tip) had the attention of a young male known as Hookfin and was leading him on a journey away from the rest of her family as this amorous male swam...

How Do Killer Whales (Orca) Sleep? 27th February 2019 How do Killer Whales (Orca) Sleep? Unlike ourselves they are not able to fall into a deep sleep, unaware of their surroundings and leaving themselves vulnerable to drowning. Orca and many other cetaceans will shut down one half of their brain at a time to rest, while the