Publications

Does whale watching and education lead to more ocean conservation by tourists?

We investigated whale-watch tourists’ knowledge, perceptions, and conservation attitudes at the Gold Coast, Australia.
Mugging behaviour in humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae). When whales come to visit?

We investigated intentional approaches by humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) to tourism vessels during their migrations from 2018 to 2023.
Presence of newborn humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) calves in Gold Coast Bay, Australia.

We investigated occurrence of calving beyond the primary recognised breeding grounds (16° to 24°S) of the east Australian humpback whale population (E1). We examined location, depth (m), and SST (°C) associated with newborn observations in Gold Coast Bay, in southern Queensland, Australia from 2013 to 2016.
The forgotten shore whaling station: Records from Whangaparapara, Hauraki Gulf, Auckland.

This study provides further and new insights into historic use of NZ waters by humpback whales, which can inform the conservation and recovery of this remnant population.
Where have the humpback whales gone?

This study provides new insights to historical migratory behaviour and distribution of humpbacks in NZ waters, which are important to ensure the conservation and recovery of this remnant population.