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 giving presentations on our findings.
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 and other ocean creatures through our educational talks and supplementary material. We’ve talks, resources and experiences suitable for all ages.
Want to help out? Check out how!
- Volunteer to join us out at sea on vessels as a research assistant.
- Join us doing outreach and education at local boat ramps.
- Make a donation to help fund vital equipment.
- Book us in for one of our educational talks
- Help run our community outreach program at SkyPoint
Latest News
When Whales Come to Visit
May 5, 2026
Laura Torre-Williams gave a presentation at the Society of Marine Mammalogy Conference about a 6 year mugging study in the Gold Coast Bay. Researchers Laura-Torre Williams and Wen Hou gave a talk about the fascinating behaviour of mugging, and offered some interesting facts about these events.
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.
Ocean Literacy & Sustainability
April 16, 2026
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
Newborn Calves in Gold Coast Bay
April 2, 2026
For some time, the Gold Coast Bay was not recogised as a calving grounds of the humpback whale, but research suggest that maybe that should be reconsidered.