East Coast Whale Study

Research

Supported by our network of volunteer assistants, we collect critical data from whale sightings all across the Gold Coast bay area, publishing articles and presentations on our findings.

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Community Outreach

Through our Skypoint Outreach Project we engage with the community to raise awareness and appreciation for these beautiful, aquatic creatures.

Education

We encourage respect and understanding of whales through our educational talks and supplementary material. We’ve talks, resources and experiences suitable for all ages.

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Latest News

When Whales Come to Visit

May 5, 2026

Researchers Laura-Torre Williams and Wen Hou gave a talk about the fascinating behaviour of mugging, and offered some interesting facts about these events.

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April 23, 2026

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Channel 9 News On Whale Mugging

April 16, 2026

Channel 9 News On Whale Mugging Fascinated by the rare event of “Mugging”, whereby whales will approach nearby vessels to satisfy their curiosity, Channel 9 News spoke to our very own Laura Torre-Williams. You can check out the clip by following the link below! Watch It Here

Citizen Science Show

April 16, 2026

Our founder Laura Torre-Williams appears on an episode of Citizen Science Show to talk all about Whales on the East Coast.