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.
How can you help?
When you support DRI, you help to protect some of the world’s most loved creatures and their environment.
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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.