Naturaliste Charters Whale Blogs

How do Whale Watching boats find Whales?

Published on September 20, 2022 By Alison Cross

Whale watching is a marine eco-tourism industry which is ever-growing in popularity. The laid back ocean experience hosts tourists from around the world during our winter months when the migrating whales visit the Western Australian coastline.

How Long Can Whales Hold Their Breath?

Published on July 6, 2022 By Alison Cross

One way that whales can make the most out of their breathing is by depleting the store so when they do breathe there is maximum uptake. This is considered optimal oxygen use and is used particularly for efficient foraging.

What do Whales eat?

Published on June 2, 2022 By Alison Cross

So what do humpback whales eat? And what do killer whales eat? For the purpose of this blog I will separate whales into two categories to show the diversity of diets among whale species: – Baleen Whales – Toothed Whales (specifically sperm whales)

Everything you need to know about Whale Migration

Published on April 19, 2022 By Alison Cross

Whale migrations are an incredible act of nature. Huge populations shifting over large distances to find food, mates and suitable habitat. Regular and repeated on a large-scale, leaving critical feeding areas in some part for half a year!

The Five Senses of the Blue whale

Published on March 15, 2022 By Naturaliste Charters

Blue whales are a mysterious species with so much research left to be conducted, due to their elusive nature and the challenges that come with studying them in their ocean environment. Naturaliste Charters conduct Western Australian whale watching tours daily from January through to April at the Bremer Bay Canyon, which is currently the only documented location that killer whales have been recorde