Marine Conservation Program in Hobart, Tasmania | Environmental conservation organisation

Marine Conservation Program

Locality: Hobart, Tasmania

Phone: +61 427 942 537

Address: DPIPWE, 134 Macquarie St 7001 Hobart, TAS, Australia

Website: dpipwe.tas.gov.au/whalestas

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25.01.2022 UPDATE 4pm Thursday 24 September Marine conservation experts have now refloated and released about 88 whales to date from the mass stranding in Tasmania’s west coast. Rescue efforts will likely continue tomorrow at Strahan, with the priority remaining on the estimated 20 whales still viable for rescue. ... For more information, audio from the media conferences, the latest media releases and images visit the DPIPWE website: https://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/whale-stranding : Image supplied by Patrick Gee, The Mercury

25.01.2022 UPDATE 4pm Friday 25 September Ninety-four long-finned pilot whales have been released outside the heads at Macquarie Harbour by marine conservation experts and trained volunteers following the mass stranding on Tasmania’s west coast. Efforts continue to rescue 12 to 20 whales that have the greatest chance of survival. ... For more information, audio from the media conferences, the latest and previous media releases and images visit the DPIPWE website: https://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/whale-stranding : Tasmania Police

25.01.2022 Update Whale stranding at Strahan, 9:00am Thursday 24 September An updated total of about 70 whales have been refloated and released from the mass stranding in Tasmania’s west coast to date, marine conservation experts have confirmed this morning (Thursday 24 September). The focus remains on efforts to save the approximately 20 live animals viable for rescue. ... It has also been confirmed that an estimated 380 whales have died from the mass stranding of about 470 whales at Strahan. For more information, audio from the media conferences, the latest media releases and images visit the DPIPWE website: https://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/whale-stranding : Image supplied by Patrick Gee, The Mercury

24.01.2022 UPDATE 1pm Saturday 26 September Marine conservation experts and trained volunteers have released 108 long-finned pilot whales outside the heads at Macquarie Harbour following the mass stranding on Tasmania’s west coast. It is believed there are no live whales remaining in the Harbour.... The Incident Response team is concentrating on preparing the deceased whales closest to the Strahan township for disposal during Sunday’s predicted better weather. For more information, audio from the media conferences, the latest and previous media releases and images visit the DPIPWE website: https://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/whale-stranding : Courtesy of DPIPWE

23.01.2022 UPDATE 4pm Thursday 24 September Marine conservation experts have now refloated and released about 88 whales to date from the mass stranding in Tasmania’s west coast. Rescue efforts will likely continue tomorrow at Strahan, with the priority remaining on the estimated 20 whales still viable for rescue. ... For more information, audio from the media conferences, the latest media releases and images visit the DPIPWE website: https://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/whale-stranding : Image supplied by Patrick Gee, The Mercury

21.01.2022 Update - Wednesday 23 September 4:00pm Marine conservation experts have confirmed that to date, 50 whales have been rescued from the mass stranding on Tasmania’s west coast. 30 animals remain alive on Fraser Flats with rescue efforts continuing.... It has also been confirmed that 380 whales from the stranding have died. For more information, images and videos visit the DPIPWE website: https://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/whale-stranding : Tasmania Police

19.01.2022 An adult male bottlenose dolphin found stranded at Ralphs Bay, near South Arm in Southern Tasmania was rescued and released offshore by the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment’s (DPIPWE) Marine Conservation Program (MCP) staff yesterday afternoon. The MCP responded to the report made by a member of the public yesterday morning, and sent an experienced team of rescue staff to the location to investigate. The dolphin was moved from its original locat...ion to a nearby boat ramp to be released offshore into deeper waters. The dolphin was uninjured and in a good condition. Although MCP lost sight of the dolphin quickly upon release due to poor visibility, the team believe they have given the animal every chance of survival. We would like to extend a massive thanks to the excellent assistance received from the public who provided essential first aid to the animal until the DPIPWE rescue team arrived. Members of the public are encouraged to report any dolphin or whale strandings to the WHALE hotline (0427 942 537). Photos supplied by Blackpaw Photography. *Correction - The original post said the dolphin was stranded at Mortimer Bay, it has been corrected to Ralphs Bay.

18.01.2022 Marine Conservation Program staff are travelling to the West Coast following reports of about 70 whales stranded on a sandbar in Macquarie Harbour. We understand members of the public are keen to help but ask people to stay away from the area unless asked to attend. : Tasmania Police

16.01.2022 Media conference this morning on the west coast with Nic Deka, PWS Regional manager and Dr Kris Carlyon, wildlife biologist, about the whale stranding at Strahan.

15.01.2022 Media conference 9am 23/9/2020 on the west coast with Nic Deka, PWS Regional manager and Dr Kris Carlyon, wildlife biologist, about the whale stranding at Strahan. Aerial surveying has detected an additional group of about 200 whales stranded further south in Macquarie Harbour on Tasmania’s west coast. The whales were found 7-10 kilometres deeper into the harbour, and is believed to be part of the same mass stranding event at Strahan. This brings the total number of whales for the mass stranding to more than 450. For more information on the whale stranding and for the latest news, visit the DPIPWE website: dpipwe.tas.gov.au/whale-stranding

15.01.2022 Marine Conservation Program staff have successfully removed a gaff hook lodged in a fur seal’s muzzle this week. The seal, a large adult male weighing about 200kg, was spotted by Pennicott Wilderness Journeys near Cape Hauy and later near Cape Pillar in Tasmania’s southeast. MCP wildlife biologists, a vet, and a wildlife ranger attended and were able to sedate the seal and remove the hook. Seals are a wholly protected species and deliberate interference with a protected speci...es is illegal. The outcome for this particular seal was great and it soon slipped back into the water and swam off. The rescue highlights the importance of reporting injured marine mammals. Sightings of whales, or any injured or entangled marine mammals, should be reported to 0427 WHALES. Pictures courtesy Drew Griffiths and DPIPWE

14.01.2022 Update Whale stranding at Strahan, 9:00am Thursday 24 September An updated total of about 70 whales have been refloated and released from the mass stranding in Tasmania’s west coast to date, marine conservation experts have confirmed this morning (Thursday 24 September). The focus remains on efforts to save the approximately 20 live animals viable for rescue. ... It has also been confirmed that an estimated 380 whales have died from the mass stranding of about 470 whales at Strahan. For more information, audio from the media conferences, the latest media releases and images visit the DPIPWE website: https://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/whale-stranding : Image supplied by Patrick Gee, The Mercury

14.01.2022 NOTICE TO MARINERS M157-20 Navigation Warning - Macquarie Harbour Mariners are advised that whale carcasses in Macquarie Harbour may be drifting with the curren...ts and wind and may create a navigation hazard. Any boat operating on Macquarie Harbour must keep a lookout at all times. Parks and Wildlife has advised carcasses will be collected for disposal as from tomorrow, Friday, 25 September. The ramp at Macquarie Heads is currently closed and will remain so until further notice.

13.01.2022 Happy Mother's Day from the MCP! To all the mums out there...

08.01.2022 ***UPDATE*** - 1pm 22 September Marine conservation experts have mapped out the rescue response over coming days in relation to the mass whale stranding on Tasmania’s west coast. An estimated 270 pilot whales are believed to have stranded at Strahan, with 200 stranded on a sandbar off the Macquarie Heads boat ramp, another 30 several hundred metres away on another sandbar, and about 30 more along Ocean Beach. ... There are currently 60 people involved in the rescue effort on-site at Strahan, including 40 staff from across Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment (DPIPWE), staff from other Departments and Tasmania Police. For more information on the whale stranding visit the DPIPWE website: https://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/whale-stranding : Tasmania Police Whale Stranding - Strahan Marine conservation experts are assessing the scene of a mass whale stranding on Tasmania’s west coast in order to map out a rescue mission over coming days. Approximately 270 pilot whales are believed to have stranded at Strahan - with 200 stranded on a sandbar off the Macquarie Heads boat ramp, another 30 several hundred metres away on another sandbar, and about 30 more along Ocean Beach. A further update on the rescue effort will be provided throughout the day.

06.01.2022 IT'S WORLD PENGUIN DAY! Tasmania and sub-Antarctic Macquarie Island are home to five of the world's eighteen species of penguins. Indeed, the Royal penguin breeds only on Macquarie Island - Australia's sole endemic penguin. While most will be familiar with the charismatic Little penguin, the smallest penguin in the world, World Penguin Day provides an opportunity to introduce Tasmania's other penguin characters...

03.01.2022 Update - Wednesday 23 September 4:00pm Marine conservation experts have confirmed that to date, 50 whales have been rescued from the mass stranding on Tasmania’s west coast. 30 animals remain alive on Fraser Flats with rescue efforts continuing.... It has also been confirmed that 380 whales from the stranding have died. For more information, images and videos visit the DPIPWE website: https://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/whale-stranding : Tasmania Police

03.01.2022 Happy Mother's Day from the MCP! To all the mums out there...

02.01.2022 Celebrating National Volunteer Week 2020 This week, right across Australia, people are celebrating the extraordinary contributions made by Volunteers. The Depar...tment of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment (DPIPWE), is fortunate to work alongside thousands of skilled and hardworking volunteers right across Tasmania. Volunteers, who care deeply for what makes Tasmania a beautiful place to live and visit. To all of the DPIPWE Volunteers who work with us to protect the biodiversity and cultural heritage of Tasmania, including those who welcome visitors, provide tours and education, support sustainable fisheries, care for parks and reserves, and contribute to our many flora and fauna conservation programs - Thank you! Your contributions and commitment make a real difference to assist preserve the uniqueness of Tasmania for future generations. Currently, many of our volunteer programs are on ‘hold’, but we look forward to welcoming you back, as soon as it is safe to do so, and in accordance with Public Health Advice and the Tasmanian Government’s COVID-19 Safe Workplaces Framework. For now, we encourage our volunteers to refer to the information on the DPIPWE website, which will be regularly updated as we continue to improve our volunteer management approaches, including promoting new opportunities to get involved! Please refer to www.dpipwe.tas.gov.au/about-the-depa/volunteering-at-dpipwe #NVW2020 #coastcare Wildcare Incorporated NRM North NRM South Cradle Coast NRM Landcare Tasmania #bushcare #localgovernment