Whale Sightings Hit Record High During Citizen Science Migration Count

Whale Sightings Hit Record High During Citizen Science Migration Count

In Australia’s latest survey of whale populations, humpbacks have been seen migrating north along the eastern coastline in record numbers. Over 5,000 confirmed sightings were made by mariners and others in the state of New South Wales so far, as the animals make their way out of the southern oceans with their calves. The Organization […] The post Whale Sightings Hit Record High During Citizen Science Migration Count appeared first on Good News N…

Photographer captures, counts whales during an annual survey - and shares the results

South Coast photographer Josh Burkinshaw has captured images of some of the roughly 40,000 migrating whales. Photo: Josh Burkinshaw Images/Facebook. As thousands of whales migrate north, they’re watched by keen humans – some of whom bring drones and cameras along. During their migration, around 40,000 humpback whales will leave the krill-rich waters of Antarctica before heading north to warmer waters. The 10,000 kilometre-long journey north star…