RESEARCH - Kimberley

The population of humpback whales that migrate along the west coast of Australia and calve in the Kimberley region of Western Australia is increasing in size.

In late August and early September 2009, Channel 7 television identity Ernie Dingo joined forces with WAMSI scientists and the Aboriginal Traditional Owner [Arraluli Aboriginal Corporation] from the eastern part of Camden Sound and Montgomery Reef, in the Kimberley.

The report 'A turning of the tide: science for decisions in the Kimberley Browse marine region' is available for download.