Human-cetacean conflict solutions
In 2009, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority zoned a Whale Protection Area in recognition of the Whitsundays being a significant calving ground for...
Stories
Education and research
Engaging the community and key stakeholders and providing education is the best way to protect cetaceans now and into the future.
In 2023, the first pre-whale...
Cultural heritage (new / modern)
In 2023, the first annual Welcome Whale Event was held in the Whitsundays. It was designed and presented with Traditional Owners and included a Traditional...
Cultural heritage (traditional)
The Whitsunday Islands and Airlie Beach Sea, Sky, and Land are Country to the Ngaro People who also share close connections through bloodlines, culture, and...
Climate change mitigation
The Whitsundays is doing its bit to help mitigate climate change. The Whitsunday Regional Council has partnered with EarthCheck to become a Sustainable...
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