Tag: Hervey Bay
Making Waves – Responsible Whale Watching Part 1: From Whale Hunting to Whale Watching
Boat-based commercial whale watching has been a growing industry for the last 65 years. As a transition away from the consumptive whaling industry, countries and territories around the world began to see whales as a valuable economic resource through whale watching. Simultaneously, activists saw whale watching as a way to conserve declining whale populations. In this next Making Waves series, we will look at the ins and outs of responsible marine tourism – how it is done, who enforces, and how PWF continues to contribute to the mitigation of this potential stressor to whales and dolphins. Follow along to learn more!
MAKING WAVES – MARINE DEBRIS PART 4: The Future & PWF Plastics Agenda
Author: Conservation Coordinator Shelby Serra We now know the dangerous threat human-generated debris poses to marine environments here in Hawaii and across the globe. Imagine a world in which your favorite consumer products came packaged in recyclable, sustainable materials that…
Making Waves – Marine Debris PART 3: Across the Nation
Author: Conservation Coordinator Shelby Serra In part two of this series, we explored the history of efforts to address the plastic pollution problem facing the geographically vulnerable state of Hawaii. Although there are a few states that are attempting change with…
Making Waves – Marine Debris #2: Policies in Hawaii
Author: Conservation Coordinator Shelby Serra It’s time to continue our conversation about the threat of marine debris. You can find part 1 of the marine debris series, in which we give an overview at found HERE. Although the issue of marine…
MAKING WAVES – Marine Debris Part 1: An Overview
Author: Conservation Coordinator Shelby Serra From the smallest plastic straw to a 1000lb discarded fishing net, marine debris — trash that finds its way to the marine environment — is an issue that spans the globe. Whether a stream, river, lake, sea or ocean, all marine environments are subject to the damaging impacts of marine debris. …
Pacific Whale Foundation to Present at the World Whale Conference
On October 7-12, the 2019 WCA World Whale Conference will take place in Hervey Bay, Australia, hosted by Fraser Coast Tourism and Events and the World Cetacean Alliance. The theme of the conference is ‘Journeys that Inspire Change‘ and topics include:…
Our Latest Australia Research Study
Get an in-depth look into our Swim-with-Whales study from one of our talented research biologists.
Celebrate at the Hervey Bay Whale Festival!
To celebrate the return of the humpback whales, Pacific Whale Foundation is joining in the Hervey Bay Whale Festival!
World Oceans Day in Hervey Bay
On 8 June each year, conservation organisations throughout the planet celebrate the ocean, its importance in our lives, and how each of us can protect it, no matter where we live. World Oceans Day raises critical awareness of the ocean,…