NIMMSA Conservation Fund Project
Year awarded
Wild Side Project Equipment Purchase
Awarded Organization:
Purchased research equipment.
Funding enabled Bere Point Research to purchase essential equipment and operate the Wild Side Project at Bere Point on Malcolm Island. With researchers present on site nearly 24/7, hundreds of visitors were engaged throughout the season and provided guidance on appropriate behavior around Orca at the rubbing beach. Education and outreach remain key tools in reducing human disturbance in this sensitive habitat. Data collected during the season indicated generally normal cetacean activity, while continued monitoring helps identify potential changes that could signal impacts to Orca and their habitat.