Australia - Southern

Strandings

2004 November Stranding Event Detailed

7. 30 Nov 04 - 1 Sperm whale Whaipu Beach, Karekare, North Is, NZ.
8. 29 Nov 04 - 50 Pilot whales Darlington Bay, Maria Is.
9. 28 Nov 04 - 73 Pilot whales Opoutere Beach, North Is, NZ.
10. 28 Nov 04 - 55 Pilot whales & 25 Dolphins Sea Elephant Beach, King Is.

2003 November Stranding Event Detailed

2. 28 Nov 03 - 10 Sperm whales Whitemark, Flinders Is.
3. 25 Nov 03 - 1 Dolphin Port Bonython, SA.
4. 21 Nov 03 - 100 Pilot whales Point Hibbs, Tas.
5. 15 Nov 03 - 12 Sperm whales Auckland, North Is. NZ.
6. 13 Nov 03 - 1 Beaked whale Streaky Bay, SA.

1. 04 Oct 02 - 1 Pygmy Right whale Mortimer Bay, Tas.

Oil & Gas Exploration

• Cooper Energy (Essential Petroleum - Delisted)
• 17-25 Nov 04 - Seismic Survey
• Australian Worldwide Exploration Ltd
• ESSO Australia Pty. Ltd.
• Dec 2003 - ESSO Seismic Survey Approved
• Oct 2001 - ESSO Resumes Seismic Testing
• Lakes Oil N.L.
• Origin Energy
• Santos Limited
• Woodside Energy
• 10 Nov 03 - Whales Safe from Seismic Work
• 02 Nov 03 - Warrnambool

Reference

• Whales harmed by Oil, Gas Exploration [News]

Cetacean Stranding Networks

• Victoria
• Wildlife Victoria 24 hour wildlife rescue network across Victoria - Telephone: 0500 540 000
• Dolphin Research Institute
• VCSN - Victorian Cetacean Stranding Network A discussion group of institutions, organisations and individuals within Victoria who have responsibility for, or have relevant resources or expertise to deal with, cetacean strandings.
• South Australia
• Department of Environment, Heritage & Aboriginal Affairs (08) 8204-9000
• Tasmania
• Parks & Wildlife Service (03) 6233-6556