Wednesday, December 6, 2023

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Partnership For Whale Heritage Status

Coral Sea Marina has stepped up to the plate to back Whales of Whitsundays, as they endeavour to achieve Whale Heritage Site certification for the Whitsundays and become the first Whale Heritage Site in a World Heritage Area.

Whales of Whitsundays is committed to conserving, protecting, and respecting the whales critical birthing habitat and ensure that the animals thrive in the Great Barrier Reef.

The waters of the Whitsundays are uniquely special for whales, as their birthing place, who travel thousands of kilometres to the warm waters to breed and give birth.

Olivia Brodhurst, Chair of the Whales of Whitsunday Steering Committee explains “As one of our sponsors Coral Sea Marina joins this extraordinary journey, and through their dedication we are committing to help preserve and celebrate the wonders of our Whitsundays’ Whales.”

Joscelyn O’Keefe, Head of Marketing & Business Development explains the reason for the marina’s support of this Whale Heritage Site program application, “Many of our marina guests and visitors come to the Whitsundays purely to experience the natural wonders of the ocean. Seeing the majestic Humpback whales nurture their young through the warm water of the Whitsundays is a truly a life-changing experience and one which will remain with you forever.”

“We feel strongly that the region attaining the Whale Heritage Site accreditation will benefit not only the animals themselves but also will continue to provide further opportunities for visitors to enjoy them sustainably in their natural environment.”

The Whitsundays is on the path to become a Whale Heritage Site. Photo supplied

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