Pacific Whale Foundation’s Ocean Defender operates in the calm waters of Hervey Bay, supporting research, education, and responsible whale watching in one of the world’s premier humpback whale habitats.

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Following the Giants: Whale Watching Across Oceans

2.16.23

A humpback whale is jumping out of the water.

Conservation

2022: A YEAR OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS

8.12.22

Research

HERVEY BAY VIRTUAL WHALEWATCH

8.09.22

Research

MISS HUMPBACKS? VISIT HERVEY BAY!

8.23.21

Research

THE IMPACTS OF SWIM-WITH-WHALE TOURISM IN EAST AUSTRALIA

7.22.21

Research

IT’S WHALE-WATCHING SEASON IN AUSTRALIA!

1.25.21

Conservation, Education, Research

Pacific Whale Foundation Finds Much to Celebrate in 2020

8.19.19

Research

The Story of Migaloo

8.15.19

Research

Our Latest Australia Research Study

7.23.19

Celebrate at the Hervey Bay Whale Festival!

11.02.18

Research

Research in Australia 2018 Field Report

10.10.18

Research

Whales divided: how adults and calves use Hervey Bay differently

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Discover PWF’s Story — Ocean Conservation News & Updates

Following the Giants: Whale Watching Across Oceans

2022: A YEAR OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS

HERVEY BAY VIRTUAL WHALEWATCH

MISS HUMPBACKS? VISIT HERVEY BAY!

THE IMPACTS OF SWIM-WITH-WHALE TOURISM IN EAST AUSTRALIA

IT’S WHALE-WATCHING SEASON IN AUSTRALIA!

Pacific Whale Foundation Finds Much to Celebrate in 2020

The Story of Migaloo

Our Latest Australia Research Study

Celebrate at the Hervey Bay Whale Festival!

Research in Australia 2018 Field Report

Whales divided: how adults and calves use Hervey Bay differently

STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE LATEST HAPPENINGS AROUND THE FOUNDATION

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