The Need for Stronger Regulations in Swim with Whale Industry
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In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses a recent incident in Australia where a humpback whale carried a swimmer out of the water, sparking controversy in the swim with whale tourism industry. The episode delves into the potential impacts on humpback whale behavior and the need for stronger regulations to protect both humans and whales.
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Links:
Contact the Queensland Department of Environment, Science, and Innovation:
https://www.desi.qld.gov.au/contactus
Queensland Rules around whale watching: https://environment.desi.qld.gov.au/wildlife/animals/living-with/watching-marine-mammals/rules
Stephanie Stack's TikTok Video: https://www.tiktok.com/@whalescientist/video/7409906978316930350
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Swim with whale controversy.
05:06 Close encounter with humpback whale.
08:20 Impact of whale tourism behavior.
11:09 Swim with whale impact.
16:17 Protecting Humpback Whales.
