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 […]
Boaters and swimmers are being reminded to give dolphins space as the summer calving period begins. Although calving can occur all year round, Dr. Liz Hawkins from Dolphin Research Australia says this time of year we see a peak in the number of new calves born in and around Byron Bay, New South Wales. Mothers […]
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“A dolphin tangled in fishing line sought help from a diver in the waters of Hawaii. The amazing encounter on January 11 2013 was captured on video and the diver, Keller Laros, spent the better part of eight minutes tending to the needy mammal who readily accepted the help. Mr Laros was leading a group […]
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Thanks to all the amazing rescue team who relocated the isolated solitary dolphin from Sussex Inlet back to the ocean in May 2013! – The Dolphin Research Australia team joined NPWS, ORRCA, Seaworld, Dolphin Magic, RSPCA volunteers and staff to help a female juvenile dolphin that had become entrapped in the Sussex Inlet, Southern New […]
The two weeks of our summer dolphin research field season in Byron Bay begun with some great observations – new born dolphins learning to surf with their mothers, sharks feeding off Tallows Beach and even marlin jumping close to Cape Byron. We’ve been hampered this week by ex-cyclone Oswald which has brought high seas, rain, […]
Australia Paddles for Dolphins On Australia Day (26th January 2013), we’ll be having a Dolphin Research Australia Fundraiser ‘Australia Paddles for Dolphins’ in conjunction with our sponsors GoSea Kayaks. The fundraiser will help us to continue our research in Byron Bay for another season and raise funds for some much needed equipment. For every participant […]
Our Dolphin Research Australia summer education program is now in full swing! For the month of January our dolphin education team are providing children (and their parents) a unique learning experience. Children can learn all about dolphins, marine life and their conservation while enjoying fun activities! The program is taking place each Wednesday (10am-12pm and […]
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Having trouble finding a great gift for a loved one? How about giving a special gift to them this Christmas & making them a Dolphin Guardian!!! By becoming a Dolphin Guardian, they’ll be helping to safe guard our dolphins from the threats they face today & helping them survive into the future. Check out our […]
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Dolphin Research Australia Launch & Fundraiser Dolphin Research Australia was officially launched on Friday 23rd November at the Byron Bay Brewery. The event was opened by a special Welcome to Country from the Arakwal, the Byron Shire Mayor Simon Richardson gave a powerful keynote speech and we were entertained by MC Bruce McKenize, Elizabeth Lord […]
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‘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 […]
Summer Loving & New Calves to Care for
Education, ResearchBoaters and swimmers are being reminded to give dolphins space as the summer calving period begins. Although calving can occur all year round, Dr. Liz Hawkins from Dolphin Research Australia says this time of year we see a peak in the number of new calves born in and around Byron Bay, New South Wales. Mothers […]
Dolphin Seeks Help from Divers in Hawaii
Education“A dolphin tangled in fishing line sought help from a diver in the waters of Hawaii. The amazing encounter on January 11 2013 was captured on video and the diver, Keller Laros, spent the better part of eight minutes tending to the needy mammal who readily accepted the help. Mr Laros was leading a group […]
Dolphin Rescue Sussex Inlet
Campaigns & Rescues, EventsThanks to all the amazing rescue team who relocated the isolated solitary dolphin from Sussex Inlet back to the ocean in May 2013! – The Dolphin Research Australia team joined NPWS, ORRCA, Seaworld, Dolphin Magic, RSPCA volunteers and staff to help a female juvenile dolphin that had become entrapped in the Sussex Inlet, Southern New […]
Summer Dolphins
ResearchThe two weeks of our summer dolphin research field season in Byron Bay begun with some great observations – new born dolphins learning to surf with their mothers, sharks feeding off Tallows Beach and even marlin jumping close to Cape Byron. We’ve been hampered this week by ex-cyclone Oswald which has brought high seas, rain, […]
Australia Paddles for Dolphins
EventsAustralia Paddles for Dolphins On Australia Day (26th January 2013), we’ll be having a Dolphin Research Australia Fundraiser ‘Australia Paddles for Dolphins’ in conjunction with our sponsors GoSea Kayaks. The fundraiser will help us to continue our research in Byron Bay for another season and raise funds for some much needed equipment. For every participant […]
Summer Education Program
Education, EventsOur Dolphin Research Australia summer education program is now in full swing! For the month of January our dolphin education team are providing children (and their parents) a unique learning experience. Children can learn all about dolphins, marine life and their conservation while enjoying fun activities! The program is taking place each Wednesday (10am-12pm and […]
Give a Dolphin Gift this Christmas
EducationHaving trouble finding a great gift for a loved one? How about giving a special gift to them this Christmas & making them a Dolphin Guardian!!! By becoming a Dolphin Guardian, they’ll be helping to safe guard our dolphins from the threats they face today & helping them survive into the future. Check out our […]
Dolphin Research Australia Launched!!
EventsDolphin Research Australia Launch & Fundraiser Dolphin Research Australia was officially launched on Friday 23rd November at the Byron Bay Brewery. The event was opened by a special Welcome to Country from the Arakwal, the Byron Shire Mayor Simon Richardson gave a powerful keynote speech and we were entertained by MC Bruce McKenize, Elizabeth Lord […]