The Programme has been carefully designed by scientists at BPM, CEAL and SOPOPP. Based from three research vessels, it intentionally coincides with the peak of east Australian humpback whale migration to the GBR. The overarching aims of the Programme are to: identify areas of the GBR that are most important for humpback whale breeding activities; gather information regarding the structure of the east Australian humpback whale sub-stock; and gain a better understanding of whale communications and the potential for anthropogenic impacts within the breeding grounds of the GBR. In order to do this we will: Further identify areas of the GBR that are most important for breeding activities. This involves the collection of hormone samples from blubber and will help us to understand which wha