Moreton Bay Dolphin Research Expeditions
Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins in Moreton Bay Marine Park
Join us for an authentic and unique experience on our Moreton Bay Dolphin Research Expeditions as an eco-volunteer. Join the research team for our 2024 season. As an Eco-volunteer you’ll not only be a financial supporter of this critical research project, but also an active contributor as a field team member during our Expeditions. This is a very unique opportunity!!
The Moreton Bay Dolphin Research Expeditions offer a once in a lifetime experience to learn, participate and actively contribute to advancing the knowledge of coastal dolphins and aiding in their protection and conservation.
During your Dolphin Research Expedition experience, you will have the opportunity to be part of the dolphin research team, work directly with the experts and take part in vessel-based surveys. During surveys, you’ll have the opportunity to assist in the collection of behavioural data, photographic identification of individuals and sound recordings of the dolphins communication.
Our Moreton Bay Dolphin Research Expeditions are based at the University of Queensland’s Moreton Bay Research Station on North Stradbroke Island, Queensland, Australia. Your financial contribution covers your accommodation, meals and transport to the Moreton Bay Research Station and also directly contributes to helping us cover the research costs including vessel hire, fuel and insurance.
Expedition Dates & Pricing
We are a charity and we have kept the prices as low as possible. The eco-volunteer program is unique and provides an authentic, participatory experience for those that have a passion for the ocean, to learn and actively contribute in research that will aid in expanding the knowledge and conservation of coastal dolphin species.
Moreton Bay Dolphin Research Expeditions 2024
| Expedition # | Arrive | Depart | Cost per person | # Days | # Places Available |
| 1 | 27th May 2024 | 30th May 2024 | $1,350 | 4 days (3 nights) | full |
| 2 | 17th June 2024 | 20th June 2024 | $1,350 | 4 days (3 nights) | full |
| 3 | 6th August 2024 | 9th August 2024 | $1,350 | 4 days (3 nights) | full |
**If the expedition you would like to join is full, please contact us to be placed on the waiting list. If we have enough people on the waiting list we may also open up extra dates, so please get in touch.
What’s Included:
-
- Accommodation & meals;
- Passenger ferry transfers to North Stradbroke Island from Cleveland to Dunwich;
- Dolphin Research Australia Expedition Pack (incl. t-shirt, tote bag, Dolphin Watching Guide and volunteer handbook);
- Copies of the best photos from the your expedition;
- Year membership to Dolphin Research Australia;
- Training and presentations from experienced crew including Dr Liz Hawkins who will be leading your expedition;
- Access to our whale and dolphin citizen science online training program and materials.
- Hands-on, participatory and unique experience collecting observational data on Moreton Bay’s dolphins;
- Land-based surveys of dolphins and marine debris surveys (when we are unable to do boat-based work)
When we are not in the field, the team will also have the chance to assist with data processing back at the Research Station; - Certificate of participation (digital).
- We keep our expedition groups small to increase the enjoyment for you. Each research trip has a maximum of 4 places, so get in quick to reserve your place!
- There is also plenty of time to enjoy the beauty of North Stradbroke Island on these expeditions. When we are not our in the field on the research boat, we can explore the island and visit some of the most beautiful places on Earth!
Testimonials
Reserve Your Ecovolunteer Spot Today!
Our Dolphin Research Ecovolunteer Expeditions are very popular and we suggest reserving your place early. To make sure everyone gets the most out of the experience, group sizes are kept at a maximum of 4 people.
To reserve your spot, simply download the information booklet which includes a reservation form. Please read through carefully and get in touch if you have any questions contact us.