Naturaliste Charters Whale Blogs
Dunsborough 2025 Season Update
Published on October 24, 2025Dunsborough Whale Watching Season Highlights20 September 2025 – Afternoon TourWe sight our first blue whale on one of our Dunsborough whale tours this season! Earlier that morning, reports came in of a blue whale passing Port Geographe Marina. As we departed, confirmation arrived — the magnificent animal was off Old Dunsborough, just 400 metres from […]
Read moreDeep Dive into the Whale Anatomy
Published on October 18, 2025Whales have inhabited the seas for approximately 34 million years, however they originated from four-legged terrestrial mammals, which foraged in streams. Western Australia is one of the best locations in the world to see the impressive outcomes of whale anatomy in person.
Read moreUnderstanding Whale Callosities
Published on October 9, 2025The Mysterious Bumps: Discover the Real Story Behind Whale CallositiesWhen you watch a whale rise from the ocean, those rough white patches might catch your attention. These unusual features, known as callosities, are one of nature’s curiosities. Found mainly on right whales, callosities are more than just skin growths. They play a key role in […]
Read moreWhy Do Orca Attack Boats
Published on October 7, 2025Why Do Orca Attack Boats? ExplainedOver the past few years, several striking incidents of orca attack boats have captured international attention. A small group of Iberian orca have repeatedly interacted with boats, mainly around the coasts of Spain and Portugal. Since 2020, researchers have recorded hundreds of these encounters, ranging from light nudges to serious […]
Read moreThe Different Types of Whales you see on a Tour
Published on October 6, 2025Here in southern WA, we are fortunate, because, for us, whales off our coasts are a part of life. We see many different species, and each has their own unique characteristics. So let’s have a look at the different types of whales you are likely to witness as we venture away from shore.
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