Lazy Sunday

Sun, 09 Jul 2017

By Eco Ranger Tessa

We are getting ready for an incoming white (albino) whale

The conditions were very calm on today's whale watch cruise. Guests were so thrilled to see 8 Humpback whales, migrating north gracefully through the waters of Moreton Bay Marine Park. The main behaviour of the observed whales was surfacing. Humpback whales have a maximum breath hold capacity of 30 minutes which is pretty impressive, but they do tend to surface every 4 to 5 minutes.

These whales definitely took advantage that it was a Sunday today, as they slowed their migrating speed and performed many deep dives (seems like even whales have slow Sunday drivers too!). A pod of Humpbacks shocked guests as they surfaced only meters away from the Tangalooma Jet at one point!

Just yesterday we found out that Migaloo, a rare albino Humpback whale was sighted off Port Macquarie. He is currently migrating north and we are expecting him to pass by Moreton Island within the next few days!

About the author

Eco Ranger Tessa

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

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