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50 years of spotting southern right whales off Great Australian Bight
Sep 6, 2026 3 min readAustralia · SA · WA
The short version
Scientists have gathered 50 years of data on southern right whales off the Great Australian Bight, stretching from Western Australia's capital to South Australia's far west coast. This data aims to track changes in their breeding cycles.
Why this matters — from Rex
If you're whale watching or boating along the Great Australian Bight, be mindful of southern right whales, especially during their breeding seasons, and follow marine wildlife regulations.
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