Scott Portelli wins the Behaviour category at the 2019 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year with an extraordinary humpback whale image.

For 25 years, Swimming with Gentle Giants has brought people closer to humpback whales in the South Pacific. More than 1,000 days on the water have shaped an experience built around meaningful encounters, education, citizen science and a deeper understanding of the whales and their environment.

Two rare white humpback calves were documented in Tonga in 2024, a first for the region. Discover how photographs and citizen science helped confirm the remarkable sightings and what they can teach us about Tonga’s whales.

Scott Portelli has been named Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2024, marking his second overall win in the prestigious competition following his 2021 title.

Ocean Souls brings together more than 100 filmmakers to explore the remarkable lives of whales and other cetaceans. Scott Portelli contributed an extensive collection of footage to the award-winning natural history documentary.