Humpback Whale: The Whale with a Song — Alaska Wildlife Alliance (AWA)

Humpback whale

Each year, tens of thousands of humpback whales make their massive migration from the Antarctic waters to the mating and calving grounds of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Humpback whales can provide some of the most spectacular encounters in the Marine Park, which can often be tempting to get up-close to… but it’s important to remember - when you’re getting close to 40 tonnes of whale – size does matter! When you’re out on the Reef, and with increased whale numbers about, it’s never been mo