We study and help protect some of Australia’s most iconic marine species, including Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins, Australian humpback dolphins, and migrating whales. Our long-term research and monitoring efforts help uncover population health, habitat use, and emerging threats.
We have established some of the longest running community-based cetacean research in Australia. Our work informs real-world solutions for marine species conservation.
Healthy oceans need strong policy. We advocate for science-led conservation policies at all levels of government—making submissions, consulting with stakeholders, and helping shape marine planning frameworks.
We give marine life a voice where it matters most: in laws, regulations, and public debate. From fisheries management to marine park zoning, we push for decisions that protect biodiversity and the long-term health of our ocean.
Marine sanctuaries are vital refuges for life beneath the waves. But protections are not always guaranteed. We advocate for strong, science-based management of Australia’s marine parks.
Through research, community engagement, and policy submissions, we work to ensure these areas are more than lines on a map. They are living, breathing ecosystems that support dolphins, turtles, fish nurseries, and entire marine food webs.
Dolphin Research Australia is also a member of the NSW Marine Sanctuary Alliance and Kelp Alliance.
Community action is vital to ensuring the well being, protection and conservation of marine life and oceans. Our programs not only teach people of all ages the wonders of dolphins, whales, marine life and the oceans, but also foster stewardship and connection to care for the natural world.