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List of Festival attendees 2008
Government and Regulatory
Australian
National Maritime Muesum
To be dynamic and innovative in
managing and exploring Australia's maritime heritage in ways that
inspire, delight and enlighten.
Whale Watching tours
Whale
Watching Sydney (Bass & Flinders Cruises)
Whale Watching Sydney is the
premier whale watching experience in the state. The whale Experts,
with both advanced certification and awards in eco-tourism ongoing
research projects, and expert commentary, come whale watching with
us. Daily cruises from May to November
True
Blue Cruises
On all "True Blue" Cruises we go to great lengths to show you the spectacular beauty and marine life of the Sydney Coast. On all whalewatching cruises you may also see dolphins, seals, fairy penguins and manydifferent varieties of bird life. You can experience the spectacle of watching and listening to the gentle giants of the sea. Cruises daily from Mid May to Mid November.
Sydney
Eco Whale Watching
Sydney
Eco Whale Watching's personalised 4.0 hour eco-tour caters for only a
small number of passengers at a time. No pushing crowds and lots of
personal attention will make this a powerful, spiritual experience.
Pro Dive Midcity
Pro Dive Midcity operates Sydney's fastest whale watching tour so you can spend more time with the whales and less time cruising Sydney Harbour. We have 2 convenient departure points situated on both sides of the Harbour and you can be assured of a personalised trip as we only carry a maximum of 22 passengers per trip. Our experienced marine biologist and whale watch guides will ensure that you get the most from your encounter with our mammalian cousins. We schedule 6 trips per week and operate a "No -Sighting - Free return trip" policy
Marine Mammal
Conservation
International
Fund for Animal welfare
The International Fund for Animal Welfare works to improve the welfare of wild & Domestic animals throughout the world by reducing commercial exploitation of animals, protecting wildlife habitats and assisting animals in distress. IFAW seeks to motivate the public to prevent cruelty to animals and to promote animal welfare and conservation policies that advance the well-being of both animals and people.
Greenpeace
Greenpeace is campaigning for an end to commercial whaling. We
are also campaigning to ensure Japan, Norway and Iceland do not
succeed in lifting the ban on whaling. Greenpeace is working on many
fronts, through political work and public outreach.
Orrca
Marine Mammal Rescue and Research in Australia
Orrca is a
volunteer organisation caring for whales, dolphins, seals and dugongs
in Australian waters.
Research
Macquarie University
The research project to be carried out over the next three years by the Marine Mammal Research
group at Macquarie University, Bass & Flinders cruises (Whale Watching Sydney) as part of an
Australian Research Council linkage grant with NPWS & IFAW
Cape Solander Whale Migration Study Volunteers
NPWS managed, this group of dedicated volunteers survey whales each June and July everyday
from sun up to sun down. Providing invaluable data on the Humpback whale migration.
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