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ONLY 3 vessels ONLY 3 vessels NO vessels NO restricting the path of a whale or dolphin If there’s more than one person on the vessel, post a lookout for whales and dolphins If a whale approaches a vessel: • Disengage the gears and let the whale approach, or • Reduce your speed and proceed on a course away from the whale A vessel means anything capable of carrying a person through or on the water, including wind surfers and surfboards. Immediately withdraw the vessel from the caution zone at a constant speed of less than 6 knots if the animal shows signs of being disturbed. No prohibited vessels If a dolphin approaches a vessel do not change the course or speed of the vessel suddenly. 300m (whale) 150m (dolphin) 300m (whale) 150m (dolphin) 100m (whale) 50m (dolphin) 100m (whale) 50m (dolphin) Minimise noise Minimise noise 6 Knots 6 Knots The 2019 Outlook Report states that populations of whale species within the Great Barrier Reef Region are believed to be currently stable. Humpback whales have recovered particularly strongly. The greatest threat to whales is climate change, which can affect their food sources. Positive actions, like giving whales space to swim, helps look after their populations. Have you seen an amazing animal like a whale while you are out and about in the Great Barrier Reef? You can take a picture and submit it to the Eye on the Reef Sightings Network. By sharing where you see whales, you help Reef managers keep them safe. Download the Eye on the Reef app today! Migaloo the white humpback whale is unique and often reported as a sighting. • There are 15 species of whales found in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. • Depending on the type of whale, it may eat plankton, fish or squid. • Whales are protected in Australia. Responsible whale-watching benefits their future. Can you help us keep an eye on the Reef? Some swimmers need space Watching a whale in the wild is one of the most amazing and memorable things to experience! We need to be careful not to disturb the whales, especially when they have calves (babies). If they are disturbed, they can get stressed and become aggressive to defend itself. This puts the people watching at risk of getting hurt. • Obey the rules and don’t disturb whales • Keep your eyes peeled during whale migration season • Use your phone to submit a sighting of an animal or incident to the Eye on the Reef Sightings network Share these tips with others. What can I do? POSTER 8 of 10 Humpback whale Dr Chloe Schauble Reef scientist, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

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Page 1: Can you help us keep an eye on the Reef?elibrary.gbrmpa.gov.au/.../Poster8-Gentle-giants-of... · the Reef Sightings Network. By sharing where you see whales, you help Reef managers

ONLY 3 vessels

ONLY 3 vessels

NO vessels

NO restricting the path of a whale or dolphinIf there’s more than one person on the vessel, post a lookout for whales and dolphins

If a whale approaches a vessel:• Disengage the gears and let the whale approach, or

• Reduce your speed and proceed on a course away from the whale

A vessel means anything capable of carrying a person through or on the water, including wind surfers and surfboards.Immediately withdraw the vessel from the caution zone at a constant speed of less than 6 knots if the animal shows signs of being disturbed.

No prohibited vessels

If a dolphin approaches a vessel do not changethe course or speed of the vessel suddenly.

300m (whale)150m (dolphin)

300m (whale)150m (dolphin)

100m (whale) 50m (dolphin)

100m (whale) 50m (dolphin)

Minimisenoise

Minimisenoise

6 Knots 6 Knots

The 2019 Outlook Report states that populations of whale species within the Great Barrier Reef Region are believed to be currently stable. Humpback whales have recovered particularly strongly. The greatest threat to whales is climate change, which can a�ect their food sources. Positive actions, like giving whales space to swim, helps look after their populations.

Have you seen an amazing animal like a whale while you are out and about in the Great Barrier Reef? You can take a picture and submit it to the Eye on the Reef Sightings Network. By sharing where you see whales, you help Reef managers keep them safe. Download the Eye on the Reef app today!

Migaloo the white humpback whale is unique and often

reported as a sighting.

• There are 15 species of whales found in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.• Depending on the type of whale, it may eat plankton, �sh or squid.• Whales are protected in Australia. Responsible whale-watching bene�ts their future.

Can you help us keep an eye on the Reef?

Some swimmers need space

Watching a whale in the wild is one of the most amazing and memorable things to experience! We need to be careful not to disturb the whales, especially when they have calves (babies). If they are disturbed, they can get stressed and become aggressive to defend itself. This puts the people watching at risk of getting hurt.

• Obey the rules and don’t disturb whales• Keep your eyes peeled during whale migration season• Use your phone to submit a sighting of an animal or incident to the Eye on the Reef Sightings network

Share these tips with others.

What can I do?

POSTER 8 of 10

Humpback whale

Dr Chloe SchaubleReef scientist, Great BarrierReef Marine Park Authority

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