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On May 19th Whales of the Whitsundays and Whitsunday Marine Conservation will be hosting its Whale Heritage Area Information night, an event that spreads awareness about the whale population in the region.
The protected waters of the Whitsundays have been recognised as critically important mating and birthing ground for the Eastern Australian Humpback Whale. Thanks to the advocacy of the Whales of the Whitsundays program the Whitsunday Region has become a Whale Heritage Listed Area with whales due to arrive within weeks.
The Whitsundays is only the second site to be designated in Australia and first to be designated inside the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. It is also the only site in the world to be in a UNESCO World Heritage Area.
The event will feature special guest speakers from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Authority, who will cover topics such as interesting humpback whale facts, how citizen whale sightings help contribute to science and updates on Whitsundays Whale Protection Area special regulations.
The event will convey what a great privilege it is to live in an area where we are able to sight some of the world’s most magnificent and beautiful creatures.
The event is open to all locals, tourism crew and recreational boaties.
Go to the link to register: https://forms.office.com/r/w5M5p9M4xD .
WHAT: Whales of the Whitsundays – Whale Heritage Information Night
WHEN: 19th May, 6.30pm
WHERE: Whitsunday Sailing Club
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