Final Southern Right Whale Aerial Survey 2022 - Update
On the 6th of October, the Mammal Research Institute took to the skies and flew the coastal stretch from Danger Point to Muizenberg for the final aerial southern right whale survey for 2022.
Whales, Whales, Whales In Walker Bay!
The Mammal Research Institute’s Whale Unit photographed 51 females with their calves and seven unaccompanied adults. The surveyors are happy to report that 41 of these females, and six of the unaccompanied adults, were spotted in Walker Bay!
Another Successful Survey
This successful flight marked the end of the 2022 southern right whale surveying season.
Thanks To Everyone Who Made It Possible
The Whale Unit would like to thank Silvercross Helicopters for their safe flying and great company, as well as Orms and Canon South Africa for sponsoring the camera which ensured quality photos for science!
Read more about The Whale Unit in Hermanus, here.
