Whales Rest off Moreton Island

Tue, 16 Aug 2016

By Eco Ranger Corey

Whales take well deserved rest on long journey home

After a busy weekend of non-stop breaching, the Humpback whales seemed to be having a rest day today.

Australia's largest dedicated whale watching vessel, the Tangalooma Jet, spent most of the cruise with a pod of 3 curious juveniles, that were heading south for their return trip to Antarctica. Humpback whales that are heading south are in their second half of their great migration; after spending roughly around a month without feeding, they're keen to head to the colder waters where they can find some krill to feed on.

A total of 5 whales were spotted on todays whale watching day cruise from Brisbane.

About the author

Eco Ranger Corey

Corey is one of the many Eco Rangers at Tangalooma Island Resort's Marine Education and Conservation Centre. Corey often joins in on the Whale Watching Cruise as the on board Eco Ranger commentator.

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