National Whale Day 2008
On Saturday 14th June 2008, Australia celebrated the inaugural National Whale Day. Led by IFAW with the help of Humpback Icon Project (HIP) communities around Australia.

Follow the whale migration
Whales are migratory animals, traveling vast distances to feed and reproduce. View our animated map to follow the path they take through Australian waters.

History of whales in Australia
Whaling was one of Australia’s first primary industries with Australian whalers hunting and killing thousands of whales. Today whales are protected in Australian waters and whale watching now contributes millions of dollars to the Australian economy.

Whales and whale watching publications
Whale watching is an Australian success story. Read about the spectacular growth of this industry, why whales are worth more alive than dead, and the charade of Japanese 'scientific' whaling. 

Whale watching locations and fun stuff
Planning a whale watching holiday? Find out the best places and times to see these magnificent creatures pass by Australian shores. A selecttion of IFAW's best whale images are also available for download to use as desktop wallpaper or a screensaver.

Promoting responsible whale watching around the world
Millions of people around the world are experiencing the thrill of seeing whales in their natural habitats. Read about AIFAW's work to develop responsible whale watching. 

Useful links and whale resources
Great sites dedicated to whale watching, marine mammals and marine conservation.