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!