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Heartbreaking loss for our Riverpark dolphin community
Postmortem results find the likely cause of death for female resident dolphin Moon, and her newborn calf. One of our most famous and regularly observed female resident dolphins, Moon, was…
Dolphin Watch training (Swan Canning Riverpark)
November 20 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Do you love dolphins?
- Do you want to help with our research efforts?
Then this is the event for you!
Join us for this free training event and hear from leading scientists and researchers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions and Murdoch University.
Learn more about the Swan Canning river system, dolphin biology, the resident dolphin community, how to identify the different dolphins and the different behaviours you may be lucky enough to observe. You’ll even receive a copy of the latest edition of FinBook – an identification catalogue for dolphins observed in the Swan Canning Riverpark – and a Dolphin Watch volunteer cap.
As a trained Dolphin Watcher, your monitoring reports will contribute to valuable research. Join one of the largest ‘Citizen Scientist’ cohorts in Australia and help us learn more about our resident dolphins and how they use the Riverpark.
A complimentary supper will be served upon arrival at 6pm with proceedings commencing at 6.30pm. Tickets are essential for this event.
For more information about the Dolphin Watch Project visit Dolphin Watch – River Guardians
