Every year for the past 21 years ORRCA (Organisation for the Rescue and Research of Cetaceans in Australia) has hosted a whale census to help track the population of whales across Australia & New Zealand? They have seen an increase in the last few years so a great result.
The data collected is analysed by ORRCA to understand more about the species including their population growth levels, and how to best protect them now and into the future through measures such as sustainable fishing practices, and public education.
Although this is positive news we need to do more. We need to prevent plastic pollution from entering our oceans. Be mindful of where you dispose your waste, reuse where you can, reduce your consumption and tread lightly so we are less impactful on our planet.
