Through steady action, we will ensure a bright future for our dolphins, whales and their environment.
Protecting marine mammals needs real impact in four areas
Our commitment to you is to always strive to achieve tangible impacts on your behalf:
DOLPHINS AND WHALES – knowledge for wildlife management.
THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT – coastal pollution and resilience to climate change.
THE COMMUNITY – foster citizen science, leadership and behaviour change.
DRI – build capacity and sustainability to drive long-term programs.
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.
What we do
Our programs areas work together to achieve impact.
Research
for conservation
Providing information about the health, trends and concerns for dolphins and whales in our region.
Providing information about the health, trends and concerns for dolphins and whales in our region.
Education
for future generations.
Building an informed and caring community of champions for Victoria’s marine treasures.
Building an informed and caring community of champions for Victoria’s marine treasures.
Leadership
is our compass.
Ensuring our programs achieve impact and develops future leaders through our i sea, i care and intern programs.
Ensuring our programs achieve impact and develops future leaders through our i sea, i care and intern programs.
How can you help?
When you support DRI, you help to protect some of the world’s most loved creatures and their environment.
Adopt-A-Dolphin
Adopting a dolphin is one of the most special ways you can help protect Victoria’s most loved creatures and their marine environment.
Commit to Dolphin Distancing
Make your commitment to set an example by respecting dolphins while you are on the water.
Report Sightings
Report sightings of dolphins and whales and become a citizen scientist.
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It's time to make nature our priority. Let's change the world together.
We have a long track record of wide-reaching effects.
