Whale Coast

There She Blows! It’s Whale Watching Season on the Sunshine Coast

admin — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 11:04:49 +0000

With more than 10,000 humpback whales expected to pass through the calm and warm waters of the Sunshine Coast on their annual migration this year, why not get in the thick of it yourself. The annual migration of humpback whales has already started and beginning on June 19th 2010, there will be enough of them passing through our Sunshine Coast waters that the annual whale watching season will officially begin. This is just another reason to visit Mooloolaba and the Sunshine Coast. Read more

Lahaina, Maui – A Leisurely Day For the Low Budget Visitor

admin — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 07:20:40 +0000

After zip line rides, whale watching excursions, sunset dinner cruises, surfing lessons, helicopter tours, et cetera, et cetera, you may be ready for a low budget, relaxing day on Maui. There is no better place than Lahaina, the old capital and favorite home site of the Hawaiian kings. Time for a low cost exploration of Front Street, Lahaina’s main street which runs along the coast. Read more

The Costa Rica Dome – A Nursery For the World’s Largest Animal

admin — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 05:18:13 +0000

Blue Whales are the world’s largest baleen whale, the world’s largest mammal, the world’s largest animal, the world’s largest predator and experts believe largest living creature to ever breathe on our planet. Scientists and oceanographers are constantly carrying out research on them in attempt to assist in the survival of this magnificent creature. Read more

Take a Holiday in the Azores to See Whales and Dolphins

admin — Fri, 28 May 2010 23:32:48 +0000

A holiday in the Azores is the perfect opportunity to see the magnificence of whales and dolphins close up. The waters around the Portuguese archipelago in the Atlantic are packed with marine life and the local tourism industry is geared up to meet the needs of people who want to spend their holidays seeing it. Read more

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The Blue Whale – The World’s Largest Animal

admin — Thu, 27 May 2010 02:00:07 +0000

At the turn of the 20th century our vast oceans were a plenty with baleen whales. What has happened to them? The Blue Whale is the largest baleen whale and the biggest living creature to ever breathe on our planet. Read more

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Whale and Dolphin Culture – A Cultural Revolution in Whales

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 01:49:58 +0000

Of course, Humans have culture. In fact we have many different and extremely complex cultures. But do animals have culture? The answer to this question depends on how you define culture. If you use a definition that requires specific Human characteristics, you automatically exclude animals. However, there is little doubt that some groups of animals have something like culture in the sense of learned behaviour passed on by learning from one generation to another. This is quite separate from things being passed on genetically. Read more

Whale and Dolphin Culture – A Cultural Revolution in Whales

admin — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:31:03 +0000

A Strange Misunderstanding of Whales

admin — Sat, 15 May 2010 01:34:02 +0000

Sometimes I hear things on the radio, just the tail end of things and I am not sure what context they are to be taken in. A real misunderstanding happened last week that left me very puzzled. Read more

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Kaikoura Motels – Holidays

admin — Thu, 06 May 2010 23:17:38 +0000

Kaikoura motels have a lot to offer anyone who needs them. Many travellers to this area of New Zealand are budget conscious as they would rather spend their money on the exciting things to see and do such as whale watching and guided tours of the area, and it is because of this that they think they have to sacrifice on quality accommodation options for their holiday. Read more

Things to Do For Families on Granville Island

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 19:38:42 +0000

From kite festivals to whale watching, Granville Island and the False Creek community offer a huge variety of activities for families. This article provides a taste of what is available. Read more