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On Friday 24 November, the team attended the Mon R

On Friday 24 November, the team attended the Mon Repos Turtle Encounter, joining expert QPWS Park Rangers for a rare and wonderful night experience with endangered marine turtles.

Mon Repos, near Bundaberg on the Queensland coast: "... supports the largest concentration of nesting marine turtles on the eastern Australian mainland and has the most significant loggerhead turtle nesting population in the South Pacific region. The success of nesting and hatching turtles at Mon Repos is critical for the survival of the endangered loggerhead turtle."
www.parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/mon-repos/attractions/mon-repos-turtle-encounter-tours

The team observed a female turtle lay her eggs in the sand of Mon Repos, before heading back out to sea. The night experience was a unique opportunity to learn more about the endangered marine turtles and conservation initiatives.

The Mon Repos experience runs from November to March every year.

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#marinelife #conservation #wildlife #education #turtles #qpws #monrepos

Did you know that before the use of drones, the on

Did you know that before the use of drones, the only reliable way to measure a whale was when it died?

Most of what we know about the size of whales comes from stranded animals or from commercial whaling records. With the recent advances in drone technology, scientists can now obtain high resolution images from whales and accurately measure them using non-invasive methods.

Our research teams in Hawaii and Australia use drones to assess and understand the health and status of humpback whales. We aim to assess the body condition of populations across years to help identify any major threats affecting them. Body condition can reflect past foraging success and be used as proxy for individual fitness, reproductive success and survival. How do we do it? We launch the drone from the research vessel and fly over the whale while recording high-resolution videos. We extract suitable images from the video which then allow us to measure the whale!

Research activities conducted under research permits and following animal ethics approval. In Australia, the UAS pilot holds a CASA remote pilot license (RePL). In the USA, the UAS pilot holds FAA Part 107 authorisation.

#research #humpbackwhales #pwfa #pwf

Have you ever been to the Urangan Harbour? There i

Have you ever been to the Urangan Harbour? There is so much to see and do here!

Pop into our Ocean Store at Shop 1, Great Sandy Straits Marina - open every day from 8am-4pm - to:
🌊⛵️shop our range of eco-friendly and sustainable products and book a tour one of the many marine tourism operators;
🤓🐳learn about the Pacific Whale Foundation research projects that have been conducted in Hervey Bay since 1984;
🐬🐢learn about the Five Threats and the ways we can all contribute to making the marine environment a safer place;
🙏🧹pick up a free Clean Up Kit and be a citizen scientist by adding your data to the Tangaroa Blue database online.
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Then wander around the harbour and:
🥗☕grab a coffee and something light to eat, or sit down for a three course meal at one of the cafes and restaurants;
👩‍🎨🎨check out the gallery featuring products from local artists;
📽🎭watch a feature film at The Boat Club cinema;
⛵️🚤🛥 from sail boats to catamarans, pleasure craft to jet skis, trawlers to rigid inflatable boats - just walking around the harbour is a lovely experience.

We hope to see you soon! 💙

No time to wait for a towel to dry? Neither do w

No time to wait for a towel to dry?

Neither do we. Grab a quick-dry beach towel must-have. Made of 28 plastic bottles, these lightweight towels are great for the beach, camping, by the pool or travelling. Sand-free, compact - and unlike cotton towels - they don't smell musty.

Available at the Ocean Store, Shop 1, Great Sandy Straits Marina, Buccaneer Dr, Urangan. Call 1800 454 310 for more information.

"Return to K'gari" - Pacific Whale Foundation's do

"Return to K'gari" - Pacific Whale Foundation's documentary about K'gari and the research that PWF has been conducting in Hervey Bay since 1984 - is available to watch on our website! This award-winning film by Director Selket Kaufman explores the beauty and uniqueness of this area - and the special relationship the humpback whales have with the traditional owners - the Butchulla people - and the waters around K'gari. 🐳🌅🏝

Watch it here - www.pacificwhale.com.au/return-to-kgari

#herveybay #visitfrasercoast #frasercoast #humpbackwhales #welovewhales #conservation #wildlife #marinelife #pwfa #research #pwf #humpbacks #whalesherveybay

Have you been to our Ocean Store in the Great Sand

Have you been to our Ocean Store in the Great Sandy Straits Marina at Urangan Harbour? Our recent Google review says it all! " ️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Marilyn was so helpful and also knowledgeable. Booked our sunset cruise. Just a wonderful place warm feeling when entering." Lynne.

We can book you a tour with most of the tour operators in Hervey Bay, as well as organise your day trips to K'gari and Lady Elliot Island.

We offer local knowledge and a good understanding of the tourist activities available in the Bay.

Open from 8am to 4pm every day - you can also purchase eco-friendly and sustainable souvenirs, clothing, home decor, toys, books, sunglasses and hats.

Pop in and say g'day!

It's very exciting ... and everyone is talking abo

It's very exciting ... and everyone is talking about it ... Victorian peeps your dreams have come true! 🥰 Jetstar will begin their direct Melbourne to Hervey Bay flights on 20 June 2024! ✈️ Woohoo!!!

What a great Christmas present for that special person who is whale obsessed - just like we are 🐳💙🎄🎅 Up, up and away!!! Perfectly timed for the whale season 🐳 come to Hervey Bay - where the giants play! Bookings for our Hervey Bay Ultimate Whale Watch season 2024 are now open! 😀

You can access these bookings via our website at www.pacificwhale.com.au

Proceeds support research, education and outreach programs. Give the gift that keeps on giving 🙏

#pwfeaa #ecotourism #jetstar #herveybay #melbourne #victoria #whaleseason2024 #humpbackwhales #Christmaspresent #frasercoast #queenslandtourism #ecotours #visitfrasercoast #welovewhales #ecoadventures

Oh how we miss the gentle ones! These babies captu

Oh how we miss the gentle ones! These babies captured our hearts during our 2023 whale season. 🐳

Did you know that Hervey Bay is not only a great place to visit during the Winter months - but also a great place to visit during the Spring, Summer and Autumn seasons too?

There are so many birds and fish, marine life and beautiful parks, calm waters and safe beaches for swimming and snorkelling. 🤿🏊‍♀️🐬🐟🦀🐋🐢🐚🦅🌞

A great place to have some fun with the family and enjoy a dose of nature therapy. 🚣‍♂️🛶⛵️🌅📷🎥🌴🌳🌿🌺

The Great Sandy Strait is a truly beautiful and unique place - stretching from the western shores of K'gari to the Australian mainland - at the mouth of the Mary River.

This area is steeped in history, and protected by the Queensland Government as the Great Sandy Straits Marine Park.

A place for nature-lovers of all kinds - and where we love to call home ❤🙏

💙💙💙 #visitfrasercoast #ecotourism #herveybay #marinelife #frasercoast #ecotours #conservation #dolphins #wildlife #restandplay #queenslandtourism #naturetherapy

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