Hervey Bay Swim-With-Whales Impact Study

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    Do you want to be in the water alongside humpback whales- Would you like to contribute to important research aimed at protecting these magnificent mammals- If you said YES! then Pacific Whale Foundation has a special opportunity for you in Hervey Bay.

    The purpose of the Swim-With-Whales Impact Study is to assess the impact of immersive whalewatching (or swim-with-whales tourism) on humpback whales in Hervey Bay by monitoring and recording behaviours and behavioural changes before, during and after in-water encounters.

    Our objectives are to (1) better understand if humpback whales change their behavior due to in-water interactions with humans, (2) identify factors which may influence behaviour change, and (3) provide recommendations to governing authorities, resource managers, and tour operators to ensure that Hervey Bay’s humpback whales are not negatively impacted by swim-with-whales tourism.
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