Dr. Bec Wellard (@drbecwellard) 's Twitter Profile
Dr. Bec Wellard

@drbecwellard

Marine Scientist. Working in Ocean Conservation at Minderoo Foundation and Project ORCA. Cetacean nerd. Living at sea is for me⚓️

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Blue Nature Alliance (@blunatalliance) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It's official: After nearly 20 years of talks, world leaders have finally agreed on the landmark #HighSeasTreaty! Congratulations to everyone involved in getting this historic agreement over the finish line. theguardian.com/environment/20…

Bay Cetology (@baycetology) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We got lucky in 2019 with the D(ream) research team and collected the first biopsy samples from the #typeD #killerwhale. Many thanks to @AndrewFoote2 and colleagues for making these samples count. Results now published in the #journalofheredity

We got lucky in 2019 with the D(ream) research team and collected the first biopsy samples from the #typeD #killerwhale. Many thanks to @AndrewFoote2 and colleagues for making these samples count. Results now published in the #journalofheredity
Dr. Bec Wellard (@drbecwellard) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Back in 2019, we were lucky to collect the first biopsy samples of TypeD #killerwhales in #SubAntarctic waters. Many thanks to @AndrewFoote2 & all colleagues for this collab and making these samples count! Publication out now.

Dr Oliver Jewell (@jewellresearch) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Come and join us at the Old Courthouse in #Fremantle as we talk discuss the #OceanDecade and what it means for us in Western Australia Doors open 5:30pm 13th of June @WAMSInews WAMSI CEO UWA Oceans Institute Murdoch University Research Dr. Bec Wellard eventbrite.com.au/e/unaawa-world…

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Right now,we are living in the #UnitedNations DecadeOfTheOcean-but we have been relying on the ocean for our entire existence. I'm excited to be invited by the UN of Aus to join an expert panel for #WorldOceansDay. Come chat about our planet's blue heart💙shorturl.at/aijsx

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I'm excited to be speaking tomorrow at the #UnitedNations event to celebrate #WorldOceansDay Join in the conversation. There is never a more important time for us to support the #OceanDecade.WorldOceansDay offers a spotlight to talk about the science we need for the ocean we want

I'm excited to be speaking tomorrow at the #UnitedNations event to celebrate #WorldOceansDay Join in the conversation. There is never a more important time for us to support the #OceanDecade.WorldOceansDay offers a spotlight to talk about the science we need for the ocean we want
Clara Obregón (@clara_obregon) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today is UNAAWA #WorldOceansDay event! This afternoon in #Fremantle we will be holding a panel discussion on the sustainable management and conservation of WA’s oceans 🌊- with great panelists Luke Twomey  @WAMSInews , Jennifer Verduin Murdoch University & Rebecca Wellard Minderoo Foundation

Today is <a href="/UNAAWA/">UNAAWA</a> #WorldOceansDay event! This afternoon in #Fremantle we will be holding a panel discussion on the sustainable management and conservation of WA’s oceans 🌊- with great panelists Luke Twomey  @WAMSInews , Jennifer Verduin <a href="/MurdochUni/">Murdoch University</a> &amp; Rebecca Wellard <a href="/minderoo/">Minderoo Foundation</a>
7NEWS Sydney (@7newssydney) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Orcas have been targeting boats, ripping their rudders off, smashing into them and even sinking them. So why are we seeing more of this behavior? We asked conservation and wildlife scientist Dr. Bec Wellard why these whales are acting out. youtu.be/l-zhoSTS4Hs #TheLatest #7NEWS

Orcas have been targeting boats, ripping their rudders off, smashing into them and even sinking them. So why are we seeing more of this behavior? We asked conservation and wildlife scientist <a href="/DrBecWellard/">Dr. Bec Wellard</a> why these whales are acting out. youtu.be/l-zhoSTS4Hs #TheLatest #7NEWS
Dr. Bec Wellard (@drbecwellard) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The #orca uprising has been across all media outlets lately, but with not many ppl taking this seriously & discussing the risks to human lives + the Endangered orca population. Thanks 7NEWS Spotlight & Angela Cox for giving this some space.

Dr. Bec Wellard (@drbecwellard) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Orcas exploring whale sharks as a prey item?? Would love to see more of this video-as right now,we cannot say for sure this is them taking the liver. Orcas are curious animals & if they want to make an animal their prey, they usually don’t hold back.Anyone else have more footage?

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“I think every stranding is unique to the species and the situation. With pilot whales, their strong family bonds may be a contributor to mass strandings.” Mass whale beaching in southern Western Australia watoday.com.au/national/weste…

Dr. Bec Wellard (@drbecwellard) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Sun is up, but weather is challenging. Wishing everyone on ground today at Cheynes good luck in what is always a challenging situation. youtu.be/Pflz3b8GjPY

9News Perth (@9newsperth) 's Twitter Profile Photo

UPDATE: A number of locals and volunteers are continuing to try and rescue the remaining pilot whales on Cheynes Beach, with hopes that whales they have managed to get in the water can be saved. Whale expert Rebecca Wellard will be live with us on #9News at 5pm. #9News

Curtin Media (@curtinmedia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The mass whale stranding off Western Australia has come to a sad end and left the world asking, “why does this happen”? Hear Curtin University whale expert Dr. Bec Wellard provide some insight via ABC News 👇👇👇 #CurtinUniversity #CurtinResearch tinyurl.com/yc5pryzw

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Have you observed any shark & killer whale interactions?! Would you like to contribute to our research project? See the amazing infographic by @emmaluck22 below⬇️and let us know! Isabella Reeves Dr. Alison Kock Alison Towner Lauren Meyer

Dr. Bec Wellard (@drbecwellard) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I am honoured and excited to have contributed & collaborated with friend and colleague Isabella Reeves on this study, along with other great authors. Great to continue the story on Old Tom and recognise the history with Traditional Custodians of the land & sea. #orca #killerwhale