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

We work to achieve long-term impact in four areas:

DOLPHINS AND WHALES – knowledge for wildlife management.

THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT – coastal pollution and resilience to climate change.

EDUCATION & COMMUNITY – foster citizen science, leadership, behaviour change & the next generation of scientists.

A STRONG ORGANISATION – build capacity and sustainability to support long-term programs.

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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 extraordinary.

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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

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Moorooduc Primary marine champions!
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Moorooduc Primary marine champions!

DRI leads Moorooduc Primary students to posters and pledges against plastic   Tackling the plastic…
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Poke’s Missing Calf Update
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Poke’s Missing Calf Update

Poke's Missing Calf September 2024 Update In July 2023, we introduced you to Poke's sixth…
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Our Common Dolphins Are A Remarkable Success Story
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Our Common Dolphins Are A Remarkable Success Story

Mornington Peninsula Magazine Common Dolphin Article After consolidating two decades of common dolphin research into…
24/07/2024