https://oceanconservation.org.au KNOWLEDGE | AWARENESS | ACTION Wed, 09 Aug 2023 09:39:59 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://oceanconservation.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/OCEAN-Education-Conservation-image-edit-100x100.png https://oceanconservation.org.au 32 32 230289669 https://oceanconservation.org.au/school-programs/whale-dolphin-citizen-science-expeditions/ Wed, 09 Aug 2023 09:39:53 +0000 http://111.67.11.144/~oceaneducationor/?post_type=school_programs&p=1423 Whale & Dolphin Citizen Science Expeditions Read More »

]]> Our ecovolunteer citizen science expeditions offer hands-on experiences to join our research team in the field. Encounter wild dolphins and whales, learn about their lives and help collect data and observations to contribute to the long-term assessments of coastal dolphin and whale populaiton status, health and conservation needs. We currently have expeditions available in Moreton Bay, Gold Coast and Tweed areas. For more details about our current Expeditions, please check our website www.dolphinresearchaustralia.org

]]> 1423 https://oceanconservation.org.au/school-programs/whale-dolphin-guide-operator-training/ Wed, 09 Aug 2023 09:37:24 +0000 http://111.67.11.144/~oceaneducationor/?post_type=school_programs&p=1420 Whale & Dolphin Guide & Operator Training Read More »

]]> This 2-day course provides an introduction to the biology, ecology of cetaceans (whales and dolphins) in Australia. It provides training in behavioural interpretation, management of interactions with cetaceans for operators and interpretive training for guides. It emphasises the best practice approach to operation and guiding for cetacean watching operators taking into consideration the needs of clients, their expectations, and satisfaction. The training is delivered by cetacean tourism researchers and experts and is available for all cetacean
watching and swim-with operators, guides and staff. Training includes in-class and practical (field) delivery.

Participants receive a certificate of completion and handbook.

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]]> By attending the Dolphin Watch Citizen Science Workshop you will learn about the classification, evolution, adaptions, identification of species in your region and all about their biology and ecology, their environment and threats to their survival. You will also learn how to identify individual dolphins and techniques used to take good photographs that can be used for identification. Further details on how to report a sighting and important information will also be provided and becoming a citizen scientist contribute to research. Each workshop will be presented by Dolphin Research Australia researchers and qualified staff.

Workshop includes in-class delivery and an optional practical component on request.

PLUS you will recieve complementary one year membership to Dolphin Research Australia and field guide to Dolphin Watching in Australia.

]]> 1419 https://oceanconservation.org.au/school-programs/community-public-presentation-on-keyresearch-projects/ Wed, 09 Aug 2023 09:30:35 +0000 http://111.67.11.144/~oceaneducationor/?post_type=school_programs&p=1416 Community & Public Presentation on KeyResearch Projects Read More »

]]> We greatly enjoy sharing information with the community about our key research projects and research findings. We believe this is core to our mission as an organisation. Presentations about one of our key projects; Moreton Bay Dolphin Research Project, Byron Bay-Ballina Research Project or Healthy Waterways- Healthy Dolphins can be requested. The in-class style presentation includes the background to the projects, the aims and current findings along with some basic information on ecology and conservation of the region.

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