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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Dolphin Education Programs
EducationOur 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!
Moreton Bay Dolphin Research Project
ResearchOur 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
EventsByron 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 […]
‘Dive In’ Summer Holiday Program 2014
EducationThinking 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 […]
Our Online Shop is Now OPEN!!
EventsDolphin 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 […]
Welcome to Our New Sponsor!!
EventsCongratulations 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 […]
Byron Dolphin Research Season
ResearchDolphin 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 […]
Dolphin Research Australia AGM
EventsOur 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 […]
‘The Whale’ Special Film Fundraisers
EventsIn 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 […]
Sussex Inlet dolphin set free!
Campaigns & Rescues, Education, Events, ResearchIn 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 […]
National Whale Day Celebrations
Education, EventsNambucca 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, […]
Beluga Mimics Human Sounds
EducationResearchers 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 […]