Stack et al. (2026), Frontiers for Young Minds.
A science communication piece written for a general audience explaining how warming oceans under different climate change scenarios may impact humpback whales in their breeding grounds.
https://doi.org/10.3389/frym.2026.1581310
Stack et al. (2024). Marine Mammal Science.
The first documented observation of sexual behaviour between two male humpback whales, this paper made international headlines and introduced millions of people to the reality that whale behaviour is still full of surprises. Covered by National Geographic, the Washington Post, NBC News, and many others.
https://doi.org/10.1111/MMS.13119
Stack et al. (2021), Frontiers in Marine Science.
An investigation into how commercial swim-with-whale tours affect humpback whale behaviour in Hervey Bay, Australia, contributing to global calls for stricter regulation of wildlife tourism.
https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2021.696136
Stack et al. (2020), Marine Ecology Progress Series.
This study of spinner dolphin movement and behaviour in Maui Nui directly informed a 2021 U.S. federal regulation establishing a 50-yard approach limit for Hawaiian spinner dolphins under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
https://doi.org/10.3354/meps13347
Stack et al. (2019), Australian Mammalogy.
An analysis of humpback whale distribution trends over time in an important migratory stopover for east Australian humpback whales, this article was awarded an editor's choice award by the journal editor.
https://doi.org/10.1071/AM18029
101 Facts About Humpback Whales (2026): A primer on humpback whales for ocean lovers of any age. Published by Island Heritage Publishing.
A Day in the Life of a Whale Researcher (2024): An educational colouring book for children. Published by Advance Wildlife Education.