Citizen Science

Are you interested in science and want to help contribute to local projects through citizen science?
Here are some ways in which you can get involved.

Dolphin Research Institute citizen science projects

As a small not-for-profit conservation organisation, our resources and manpower are greatly limited. We are incredibly appreciative of our wonderful citizen science community who not only provide us with valuable dolphin and whale sighting data, but also dedicate their time by participating in our citizen science programs.

  • Pod Watch and Two Bays Whale Project

  • Pod Surveyor (Western Port and Port Phillip Bay)

  • Two Bays Tracker

Learn more here.

Phillip Island Nature Parks and the Penguin Foundation are calling on citizen scientists to help monitor seal colonies

Looking out for entangled seals and finding ways to reduce marine debris are part of the critical work our researchers do. Every breeding season our research and conservation teams fly a drone over the seal colonies, taking photos to monitor population size and pup numbers. Thousands of seal photos need counting, and you can help by participating in the Seal Spotter Challenge!

Learn more here.