When Whales Come to Visit
Researchers Laura-Torre Williams and Wen Hou gave a talk about the fascinating behaviour of mugging, and offered some interesting facts about these events.
Owen Green
Channel 9 News On Whale Mugging
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
Our founder Laura Torre-Williams appears on an episode of Citizen Science Show to talk all about Whales on the East Coast.
Ocean Literacy & Sustainability
Ocean Literacy for Ocean Sustainability Academics across Australia reflect on Ocean Literacy and it’s role in encouraging sustainability. In 2025, a number of academics across Australia, including our very own Laura Torre-Williams, reflect on the role of ocean literacy as a part of achieving ocean sustainability and published their thoughts in an issue of Ocean … Read more
New Born Calves in Gold Coast Bay
Gold Coast Bay isn’t recognized as a calving habitat, but the presence of newborns suggest that maybe that should change.
The Forgotten Shore Whaling Station
Targeted by whaling stations, the once abundant humpback whale population in the Hauraki Gulf suffered population collapse, and is still trying to recover to this day.
Where Have the Humpback Whales Gone?
Humpback whales were once a common sight in New Zealand waters, especially along places the Hauraki Gulf, but sightings in these areas have become increasingly rare.