The Whales and Climate Research Program is a groundbreaking international initiative working to protect one of our ocean’s most important species at a critical moment in time. As humpback whale populations recover from decades of industrial whaling, they now face a new and growing threat – climate change.

This program brings together leading researchers across Australia, South Africa and South America to understand how changing ocean conditions are impacting whales and the ecosystems they support. Through cutting-edge research into whale ecology, ocean processes, marine biogeochemistry and future climate scenarios, the program is shaping global conservation strategies to protect these ocean giants – and, in turn, the health of our entire planet.