Sentences with phrase «southern right»

Amongst the winners of the National Geographic «best wild animal photos of 2008 ″ (link) is this incredible photograph of a diver and a southern right whale, taken in New Zealand.

Southern right whale and western bowhead whale populations are depleted but appear to be recovering; this does not mean that they should no longer be considered endangered, but simply that they are doing much better than their cousins in terms of recovery.

OSLO (Reuters)- Some large whale species such as the humpback, minke and southern right whale are recovering from a threat of extinction, helped by curbs on hunts since the 1980s, the world's largest conservation network said on Tuesday.

The southern right whale, found in the southern hemisphere, and the common minke whale, living in the North Pacific and North Atlantic, were shifted down to the «least concern» category from the «lower risk» grouping.

We used sequence variation in the mitochondrial COI gene to ask (i) whether cyamid population structures might reveal associations among right whale individuals and subpopulations, (ii) whether the divergences of the three nominally conspecific cyamid species on North Atlantic, North Pacific, and southern right whales (Euba.laena glac.ialis, Eubal.aena jap.onica, Euba.laena aust.ralis) might indicate their times of separation, and (iii) whether the shapes of cyamid gene trees might contain information about changes in the population sizes of right whales....

The Otways are home to many of Australia's favourite locals including kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, platypus, koalas, glow worms, birds, seals, penguins and even migrating Southern Right Whales.

St Helena Bay is a perfect stop for the wildflower season in spring, and between August to November, guests will be able to see the Southern Right Whales, and Humpback whales.

Every year along the southern coast of Australia you'll see southern right whales migrate to the bays of Victoria and South Australia to give birth.

Or go bigger and follow the spectacular migration of humpback and southern right whales.

During whale season, buying the right property at Palm Springs means you could be watching Humpback and Southern Right Whales from the comfort of your own verandah.

Dolphins are frequently spotted frolicking off the point, as are Southern Right Whales during the mating and calving season from June through to November.

During whale season, buying the right property at Palm Springs means you could be watching Humpback and Southern Right Whales from the comfort of your own veranda.

The presence of southern right whales from May till November is one of the town's main attractions.

De Kelders lies on the shores of the marine sanctuary of Walker Bay, and is well - known as the home of the Southern Right whale for six months of the year.

Many reserves boast not only the Big 5, but the Big 7, including the Great White Shark and Southern Right Whale (in season) in the ocean.

Admire the 12 Apostles, one of Australia's classic natural sights and, if it's winter, stop in at Logan's Beach at the town of Warrnambool for the likely chance to see southern right whales.

Gina and Otto would love to welcome you in their new B & B. Nestled in the quiet village of De Kelder / a hidden pearl, famous for southern right whales, great white sharks, sunny shores and pristine natural beauty.

It is known for having the highest concentration of Southern Right Whales on the South African coast and offers 4 km of white sandy beaches, magnificent Cape fynbos, and a myriad of water sports.

Observe Patagonia's southern right whales lounging in their calving lagoons.

In the early 19th century, whalers settled along the banks of the Moyne River — revelling in its safe anchorage and consequently hunting the Southern Right Whale to the point of extinction.

In season — Southern Right whales gather at the Head of Bight from June until October.

Each year, from June until September, up to 100 Southern Right Whales gather at the Head of Bight to calve and to breed.

It's also one of the best spots to view Southern Right Whales as they migrate along our shores to calve at Warrnambool in winter.

There will be 60 to 100 or more Southern Right Whales in the area and you will view at close proximity from cliff top platforms 15 to 20 mothers and their calves.

From May until September, Southern Right Whales may be seen from the train in Encounter Bay.

Whale Watching (45 mins from Bellevue) Each year between late May and early October, Southern Right Whales return to their nursery at Logan's Beach Whale Nursery to give birth and raise their calves.

This three day Southwest adventure tour is based around the whale watching season from June - December we will take in all the amazing sights of The Stirling Range, climb castle rock tour Albany even check out the famous whale world museum and then on to Denmark, Tree top walk and on the last day you can have an optional Whale watching cruise with the chance to see Southern Right whales, Humpback whales and even the great Blue whale.

Expect to see kangaroos, wallabies, Australian Sea Lions, New Zealand Fur Seals, platypus, echidnas, Southern Right Whales (in season), koalas, dolphins, Brush Tailed Possums, penguins, goannas (in season), cockatoos and lots more.

Guests to St Helena Bay will be able to see the blooming wildflowers in spring, as well as the Southern Right, and the Humpback whales with their calves in the bay during August to November.

View Southern Right Whales during June to October at the Head of the Bight.

During May to September, Warrnambool becomes a popular whale watching spot as the Southern Right whales migrate hear to give birth.

Both Southern Right Whales and Great White Sharks frequent the Atlantic waters of the Danger Point Peninsular.

The house has a fenced back garden, lawn in the front garden, undercover parking and is also a good spot to see wildlife like fairy penguins which nest around the house, dolphins, and if you are lucky in June to November you may see a Southern Right Whale.

Go check out the southern right whales frolic in the bay from the world famous cliffs paths, get up close and personal with them on whale watching cruise, or experience the thrill of viewing them from the air.

From June to December southern right whales may be spotted bathing in the Indian Ocean.

The southern coast boasts some of the finest land - based whale - watching in the world with sightings of Southern Right Whales that come into the bays to give birth, between July and December, (normally peaking in August and September).

St Helena Bay is a perfect stop for the wildflower season in spring, and during August to November, guests will be able to see the Southern Right Whales, and even the Humpback whales, with their calves in the bay.

De Kelders is known as the home of the southern right whale and some of the best land - based whale watching can be done from the rocks.

Southern right whales are frequently seen when the gentle giants use the bay area as calving and nursery grounds.

Abundant wildlife, Southern Right Whales in June to August.

Other species of whales known to visit Moreton Bay include southern right whales, sperm whales, melon - headed whales and minke whales.

In addition, the marine life is beautiful, and mammoth Southern Right whales can be spotted breaching and lob - tailing from around July to November of every year when they pass our coastline to calve and mate.

The town is best known for southern right whale watching during the southern winter and spring months.

During the months of July through to October Southern Right and Humpback Whales arrive in King George Sound to frolic and play.

The southern right whale visits the Cape coastline during July / August, and seeing them is one of the highlights of any winter visit to the country.

Southern right whales are readily seen close to shore, whilst Brydes and humpbacks are also around at this time of year.

It boasts about its access to the Big Seven — over and above access to the Big Five, there is the bonus of the great white shark and the southern right whale in the bay waters of the Addo Elephant Park — and with other game parks like Shamwari, Kwantu and Lalibela on the city's doorstep, PE's wildlife is hard to beat.

The whales come to our shores annually when the southern right whale calves and mates in coves and bays close to shore.

Because the southern right whale is busy congregating just off the country's coastline; close enough to the coast to see with the naked eye.

Addo Elephant National Park's boundaries extend right down to the coastline east of Port Elizabeth to incorporate a marine park, which is why you can also sight southern right whales (in season) and great whites.