Tourists 'break the rules' diving with humpback whales in Tonga
Tourists, like Tom Dobe, are breaking whale-watching rules by touching and diving with humpback whales in Tonga. Some videos on social media show foreign-owned whale-watching firms flouting regulations and allowing tourists to touch or dive with whales. Tonga's government has issued warnings and a ban on diving with whales.
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Published 31 Oct 2026, 01:19 UTC · Updated 31 Oct 2026, 01:32 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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