National Parks reminds boaties to give whales a wide berth

Robert Crawford
Updated October 28 2021 - 3:10pm, first published 1:11pm
DISTANCE: Boats and other motorised vessels must stay at least 100 metres from an adult whale and this increases up to 300 metres if a calf is present. Photo: Heather Rose Dreamstime
DISTANCE: Boats and other motorised vessels must stay at least 100 metres from an adult whale and this increases up to 300 metres if a calf is present. Photo: Heather Rose Dreamstime

As the annual whale migration season winds down the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) reminds boaties to be aware of approach distances as humpbacks return to their summer feeding grounds in Antarctica.

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Robert Crawford

Robert Crawford

Senior Journalist

Robert Crawford is a senior journalist at the South Coast Register, for Australian Community Media . Everyone's got a story, what's yours? Email robert.crawford@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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