Check out our Artists for Dolphins Online Store! Inspired by the Oceans for the Oceans, our Etsy Artists for Dolphins have generously created and donated works to help raise funds for Dolphin Research Australia. Each handcrafted product is a unique piece made with care and love by the artists. We also now have our official […]
Byron Bay – Ballina Dolphin Research Expeditions Summer 2016 Our summer 2016 Byron Bay – Ballina Dolphin Research Project field season is just about to kick off! Between January and February 2016, you can join the research team as an Eco-volunteer and assist in observing and recording dolphin behaviour and be part of our long-term […]
Adopt A Dolphin for Christmas! We are very excited to announce the expansion of our Adopt-A-Dolphin program. We now have four beautiful dolphins from Moreton Bay up for adoption adding to our six from Byron Bay. We have two female humpback dolphins and two bottlenose dolphins from Moreton Bay. Each have their own personal characteristics […]
Moreton Bay Dolphin Research Expeditions Join us for an authentic and unique experience on our Moreton Bay Dolphin Research Expeditions. Join the research team for one week or two weeks for our 2015 season. The Moreton Bay Dolphin Research Expeditions offer a once in a lifetime experience to learn, participate and actively contribute to advancing […]
Dolphin Ecology Workshop Byron Bay Ever wanted to learn more about dolphins and find out how you can help be part of research to help in the conservation of dolphins in your local area? Come and join us for an evening of intrigue and enjoyment at our upcoming Dolphin Ecology Workshop 23rd March 2015 at […]
Northern Rivers Dolphin Watchers Dolphin Research Australia is launching the Northern Rivers Dolphin Watchers and inviting locals and visitors to the Byron Bay region to join up and become involved in the research. The teams will be observing and monitoring the dolphin population in this area and look at the different aspects of their ecology, […]
Welcoming in the New Year of 2015 we have new and exciting opportunities for our members to get involved and volunteer! Are you a professional in your field?? Have you always wanted to help a great cause and raise awareness of marine conservation and help Save Our Oceans?? We might just have what you are […]
Adopt A Dolphin for a loved one this Christmas and give a gift that keeps on giving! By becoming a Dolphin Guardian, you’ll be helping to Save Our Oceans and Protect our Precious Dolphins! There are six dolphins from Byron Bay to choose from. Each comes with a unique adoption pack. Order now and receive […]
Our Dolphin Research Australia Education Programs are suited for all ages!! We are very happy to announce that we now have available both primary and high school education programs!! These incredible programs are fun for everyone and they provide a unique learning experience. For more information about our programs check out our School Education page!
Our Moreton Bay Dolphin Research Project has kicked off with a great start to the Winter 2014 field season. The project which aims to assess the abundance and health status of Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins is funded by the Australian Marine Mammal Centre and co-partnered with the Department of Environment & Heritage. Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins are […]
Byron Whale Fest 2014 – Bowe Jingi Walla 7-8th June 2014 We are proud to present the Byron Bay Whale festival, to celebrate the return of the whales, the oceans and the Earth! The weekend will be full of activities and opportunities to enjoy learning, watching and helping whales, dolphins and our precious Oceans. Look […]
Thinking how your children can have lots of fun and keep learning this holiday season? Join our ‘Dive In’ Holiday Program which is happening again this year during the month of January in Byron Bay. The ‘Dive In’ program provides holiday fun and activities for children aged between 6 and 12 years. They can […]
Dolphin Research Australia’s online shop is now OPEN Purchase a special gift for yourself or a loved one at our NEW online shop!! Find a great clothing and exclusive Dolphin Research Australia merchandise only available through our online store. Each makes a great birthday, Christmas or gift for a special occasion and helps support the […]
Congratulations to the Hoey Moey Backpackers, Coffs Harbour for becoming a Bronze Sponsor of Dolphin Research Australia!!! The Hoey Moey took care of our research team recently by sponsoring our accommodation during our fieldwork recently undertaken at Coffs Harbour. Thanks very much Hoey Moey’s friendly staff for your amazing support!! We truly could not have […]
Dolphin Research Season Ends with A Splash! During August-September 2013, the Dolphin Research Australia field team were out in Byron Bay observing the dolphin and whale populations. The project is a long-term monitoring program that seeks to understand the ecology and structure of local Byron Bay dolphin populations. The season was full of excitement which […]
Our members are invited to our Dolphin Research Australia Annual General Meeting on 13th July 2013 from 1pm-3pm. We’ll highlight the achievements of the first year of DRA’s operation, nominate and elect officer bearers and outline the treasurer’s report. The AGM will be held at a property in the Northern Rivers. If you would like […]
In celebration of the return of the whales on their annual migration and in conjunction with National Whale Day on 1st June 2013, Dolphin Research Australia will be holding a series of film showings in northern New South Wales. We will be showing the award winning film ‘The Whale’, a story of Luna, a beautiful […]
In September 2012 a young female bottlenose dolphin became trapped in Sussex Inlet on the south coast of New South Wales. Unable to return to the open ocean to rejoin her pod she became very tame and began interacting with people. The dolphin became so tame that she was ultimately at great risk of injury […]
Nambucca Heads Whale Day Festival- Guuruja Ngayan- 1st June 2013 Gumma Indigenous Protected Area (IPA), Dolphin Research Australia (DRA) both not-for-profit associations, in conjunction with The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) are holding the Annual National Whale Day – Guuruja Ngayan Nambucca Festival on National Whale day, 1st June 2013, at the Captain Cook look-out, […]
Researchers in the US have recently reported in Current Biology findings from a study showing the apparent mimicry of a Beluga whale mimicking human voice. Although it has been known that cetaceans can mimic sounds, this is the first to show that Beluga’s (Delphinapterus leucas) can spontaneously imitate human speech. Curiosity of researchers were raised […]