Whale Season With Kids: How to Be a Junior Marine Guardian
- Danny Petrie
- Jun 26
- 3 min read
Every year, whales travel thousands of kilometres to visit the waters off Geraldton - and every year, we have the chance to meet them with wonder, curiosity, and care.
Whale season isn’t just for scientists or grown-ups. It’s for kids, too. Because who better to help protect our ocean friends than the next generation of ocean lovers?
This blog is for you - the dreamers, the beachcombers, the future marine biologists, artists, and adventurers. Welcome to the pod!
🐳 Whale Facts to Wow Your Friends
Humpback whales sing songs that can last up to 30 minutes - and all the males in the same region sing the same version!
Whales breathe air, just like us. That’s why you see them spout water when they come up.
A baby whale (called a calf) can drink up to 600 liters of milk a day from its mother.
Some whales can hold their breath for over 30 minutes.
The biggest animal in the world is the blue whale - and guess what? It eats some of the smallest creatures in the sea: tiny shrimp called krill.
Listen to Humpback whale songs here:
👀 How to Spot a Whale
If you’re lucky enough to visit the beach during whale season (June–November), bring your binoculars, your patience, and your biggest “WOW!”
Here’s what to look for:
Spouts – The tall spray of water when a whale breathes out.
Flukes – That’s the tail! You might see it as a whale dives.
Breaches – When a whale jumps out of the water and lands with a splash.
Fins and backs – Sometimes you’ll just spot a smooth dark back rising and sinking like a slow, slippery submarine.
Hot tip: Head to places like Separation Point, Point Moore, or the Chapman River mouth for good whale-watching spots in Geraldton.
How You Can Help Whales
You don’t need a cape or a lab coat to be a hero. Here are 5 things Junior Marine Guardians like you can do:
Pick up litter when you see it – even tiny bits of plastic can harm sea creatures.
Keep your distance – Never try to touch or feed a whale or dolphin. They’re wild for a reason.
Tell an adult if you see an animal that looks sick or tangled. They can call the WA wildlife rescue teams.
Use less plastic – Try reusable drink bottles, snack containers, and bags.
Share what you know – Be a whale ambassador at school or home!
source: Blue the film
Craft: Make a Whale Tail Bookmark
What you'll need:
A scrap of cardboard (like a cereal box)
Pencil and scissors
Blue or grey paint/crayons
String or ribbon
Draw a whale tail shape on the cardboard, cut it out, decorate it, and tie on a ribbon. Now you have a bookmark that reminds you of your favourite ocean friend!
Whale Guardian Pledge
Print this out and stick it to your wall or fridge:
I promise to protect the sea and its creatures.I will be kind to the coast, clean up my mess, and speak up for animals who can't speak for themselves.I will listen to the waves and learn from the ocean.I am a Junior Marine Guardian.
Share Your Whale Wonders!
Draw a picture. Write a poem. Tell a story. If you see a whale or dream about one, we’d love to hear from you!
Tag us on Facebook or Instagram at @MidwestEcoStories with the hashtag #JuniorMarineGuardian and we might feature your artwork or whale story online!
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