If you see dolphins in distress, please call Department of Environment and Conservation’s Wildcare Helpline on (08) 9474 9055 which provides 24-hour state-wide referral to a dedicated group of volunteer wildlife carers and professionals, for anyone who finds sick, injured or orphaned native wildlife.
- Keep away from dolphins – never approach a wild dolphin and make sure you keep at least 30 metres away if you are in the water or 100 metres if you are in a boat.
- Never feed dolphins – it is illegal and leaves them vulnerable to entanglement, boat strikes, and disease.
- Slow down for dolphins - dolphins often form resting groups in the middle reaches of the estuary, so keep an eye out for dolphins, and slow down if you spot any.
- Take your rubbish home.
- Fish responsibly - dolphins, particularly calves, can get tangled in fishing line. Make sure you dispose of unwanted fishing line in a proper rubbish bin or use a biodegradable line.
