South West Marine Research Program

This extraordinary partnership between Bunbury Dolphin Discovery and Murdoch University will deliver high quality research outcomes culminating in a Dolphin Population Viability Analysis.  Commencing in 2006 the program is already receiving quality reviews and has established a range of corporate and academic partnerships.

For more information on the program check the Murdoch University link http://www.cffr.murdoch.edu.au/mucru/

In November 2007, an update was produced by Murdoch University to showcase acitivites of the research program and to commend the partners on their contributions.  Click here to view the pdf update file.

The success of the research program is assisted by our partners.  Our Research Program corporate partners are:

Bunbury Dolphin Discovery has formed a partnership with Murdoch University to implement the South West Marine Research Program.  This highly regarded research program is looking into a range of issues with the ultimate aim of understanding the viability of the Bunbury dolphins and the environment that sustains them.

Such an ambitious project could not be undertaken without the help of supporters.  The South West Marine Research Program is extremely fortunate in having the committment and contribution of the following Partners:


 Bemax Cable Sands

The Bunbury Port Authority

Worsley Alumina
 

City of Bunbury

Iluka Resources

Naturaliste Charters
 

Millenium Inorganic Chemicals

WA Plantation Resources

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News & Highlights

New Occy at last! 08-Feb-2012
Thanks to Captain Kurt our vessel skipper we now have a new octopus in residence at the Dolphin .. Read more >
 
Advanced Ecotourism Certification 30-Jan-2012
The DDC has been awarded advanced Ecotourism Certifications for its four key products: Swim On T.. Read more >
 
Dolphin recovery from injury 27-Jan-2012
Dolphins have amazing recuperative rates when injured. A recent example is local dolphin “.. Read more >
 
Jumping Dolphins Entertain the Swim Tour 25-Jan-2012
Yesterdays’ swim tour had a front row seat for Dolphin antics in the waves. The next .. Read more >
 
 
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