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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We are proud to announce the official launch of Dolphin Research Australia in a spectacular fundraising event and celebration being held 23rd November 2012!! The event will be held at the Byron Bay Brewery, 12.30-3pm and all proceeds will go towards our ongoing work on marine wildlife conservation. So come and celebrate this special occassion […]
Come and join us for our next Dolphin Workshop being held this Thursday 1st November 2012 between 4.30pm and 6.30pm at Sathya Sai Primary School, Murwillumbah NSW. Join the Dolphin Research Australia team and learn all about dolphins of our world. Bookings are essential! For more information go to our dolphin Training Workshops web page […]
The first of the Dolphin Sighting Network workshops, held on 22nd September 2012 at Nambucca Heads (Gumbaynggirr), NSW, was a great success! We had a great turnout from the local Gumbaynggirr community who learnt all about the ecology of dolphins and how they can contribute to the little knowledge of dolphins in their community. The […]
A 3-year-old member of an endangered orca population in the Pacific North West found dead on a Washington State beach recently was blown up, according to Ken Balcomb, director of the locally-based Center for Whale Research. The body of Sooke, was found on the beach on February 11th 2012, just days after the Canadian Navy […]
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 […]
DRA Launch & Fundraising Event
EventsWe are proud to announce the official launch of Dolphin Research Australia in a spectacular fundraising event and celebration being held 23rd November 2012!! The event will be held at the Byron Bay Brewery, 12.30-3pm and all proceeds will go towards our ongoing work on marine wildlife conservation. So come and celebrate this special occassion […]
Murwillumbah Dolphin Workshop
EventsCome and join us for our next Dolphin Workshop being held this Thursday 1st November 2012 between 4.30pm and 6.30pm at Sathya Sai Primary School, Murwillumbah NSW. Join the Dolphin Research Australia team and learn all about dolphins of our world. Bookings are essential! For more information go to our dolphin Training Workshops web page […]
Dolphin Workshop Nambucca Success!
Education, EventsThe first of the Dolphin Sighting Network workshops, held on 22nd September 2012 at Nambucca Heads (Gumbaynggirr), NSW, was a great success! We had a great turnout from the local Gumbaynggirr community who learnt all about the ecology of dolphins and how they can contribute to the little knowledge of dolphins in their community. The […]
Navy Training Causes Whale Death?
EducationA 3-year-old member of an endangered orca population in the Pacific North West found dead on a Washington State beach recently was blown up, according to Ken Balcomb, director of the locally-based Center for Whale Research. The body of Sooke, was found on the beach on February 11th 2012, just days after the Canadian Navy […]