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Aerial view of southern right whales counted between Hermanus and Witsand during the 2025 survey.

Where are the whales? southern right whales SURVEY 2025

The southern right whales survey 2025 recorded 322 whales along South Africa’s coast between Hermanus and Witsand. Led by Dr. Els Vermeulen and the UP Mammal Research Institute Whale Unit, with Bateleurs pilot Jean Tresfon, this aerial survey provides vital insights into whale numbers and conservation.

Sep 16

Spotlight on International Coastal Cleanup Day, 21st September 2024, with The Bateleurs!

Started by the Ocean Conservancy in 1986, International Coastal Cleanup Day has become a big event on the marine conservation calendar.

Sep 13, 2024

Southern Right Whale Survey in Western Cape: Advocating for Ongoing Research and Protection of These Iconic Marine Mammals

Arriving at Morningstar Flying Club at 7am ready for our Southern Right Whale Survey. I found the airfield completely fogged in and the out

Aug 29, 2024