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Post subject: Migaloo Is back Safe And Sound.... White Whale ..image
 Posted: Jul 01, 2009 - 08:49 AM
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Whale watching season has begun in Australia and the star attraction of the annual migration – Migaloo, a rare albino humpback – made his first appearance off the eastern coast this week.
The white Eastern Australian humpback celebrity, who was spotted off the coast of northern NSW, causes so much interest during his annual swim up to northern Queensland that the local environment authorities this week declared him a ‘special interest whale’ and threatened to issue hefty fines for anyone who gets too close.
There is now a 500m (1,600ft) exclusion zone around Migaloo for boats and jet skis, and aircraft must not venture closer than 2,000ft above.
The Queensland Environment Minister Kate Jones said anyone found in breach of these conditions faces a fine of up to $16,500 (£8,100). For other whales, the limits are 100m (350ft) for a boat and 300m (1,000ft) for jet skis and other watercraft, with a maximum penalty of $12,000 (£5,800).
Good to see it hasn't ended up in a net. it is a wonderful sight I am told:)
There are several U tube videos on the whale.
Migaloo is an aboriginal word . White fella:)
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Posted: Jul 01, 2009 - 08:44 PM
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quick!
Somebody make sure that Ahab is tied up securely...
THAR SHE BLOOOWS!!!!!
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Posted: Jul 02, 2009 - 12:41 AM
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Always reminds me of Moby Dick:)
this year he seems to have a friend:)
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Posted: Jul 02, 2009 - 12:45 AM
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I'm glad they are helping him...
wish they'd extend the distance for ALL of them  |
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Posted: Jul 03, 2009 - 01:02 AM
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A Picture from someone in Queensland |
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