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Protecting our Precious Marine Life

Through steady action, we will ensure a bright future for our dolphins, whales and their environment.

Our Impact Reports

We stand proud, working with Victorians since 1991 to build a unique community of scientists, educators, students, interns, volunteers, businesses and donors. Together, we are part of something larger and extraordinary. With our combined efforts, we can provide a healthy future for Victoria’s unique marine life.

 
 
 
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Important Links

Adopt Program

Dolphins, Whales & Killer Whales

‘i sea, i care’

Community Leadership & Behaviour Change

Two Bays Whale Project

Better understanding Victoria's whales

Report sightings

Achieving Long-term Impacts in Four Areas

Through steady action, together we will ensure a bright future for Victoria’s precious dolphins, whales and their environment.

Whales and Dolphins

Knowledge for Environmental Management
Research / Citizen Science

The Marine Environment

Coastal Pollution / Resillience to Climate Change

Education & Community

Foster citizen science, leadership, behaviour change & the next generation of scientists.

A Strong Organisation

Capacity and sustainability to support long-term programs.

Recent News Articles

Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal
Victorian Renewable Energy TerminalDRI NewsEnvironmental Leadership

Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal

The Victorian Government has instructed the Port of Hastings Corporation to develop a Victorian Renewable…
15/07/2025
Media Release: The Whales are Here – But We Need To Take Care
Media Release: The Whales are Here – But We Need To Take CareDRI NewsTwo Bays WhalesWhales

Media Release: The Whales are Here – But We Need To Take Care

Media Release Immediate release 28 June 2025 Image: Humpback Whale Fluke with Melbourne in the…
28/06/2025
Whale Tales Come To Light at Cape Schanck
Whale Tales Come To Light at Cape SchanckDRI NewsTwo Bays WhalesWhales

Whale Tales Come To Light at Cape Schanck

WHALE TALES COME TO LIGHT AT CAPE SCHANCK - JUNE 29 Ever wondered how or…
06/06/2025
More Than a Migratory Corridor: Humpback Whale Feeding and Calving in Bass Strait
More Than a Migratory Corridor: Humpback Whale Feeding and Calving in Bass StraitDRI NewsEnvironmental LeadershipResearchWhales

More Than a Migratory Corridor: Humpback Whale Feeding and Calving in Bass Strait

The Dolphin Research Institute has produced a white paper that documents validated observations of humpback…
19/05/2025
Dolphin Harassment
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Dolphin Harassment

Media Release   4 January 2025 Researchers Concerned for Port Phillip’s Dolphins Scientists from the Dolphin…
04/01/2025
Media Release
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Media Release

Exciting New Discovery about Port Phillip’s Dolphin Community Scientists from the Dolphin Research Institute are…
20/12/2024

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