Australian Marine Mammal Conservation Foundation

The Australian Marine Mammal Conservation Foundation (TA Marine Mammal Foundation, MMF) aims to establish and advance knowledge and conservation of marine mammals (whales, dolphins and seals); apply findings to achieve informed and effective conservation outcomes; raise community and stakeholder knowledge; empower change through greater awareness and action opportunities; and support the next generation.
Our work raises awareness of, and connection to, our amazing marine environment; aims to understand, mitigate and manage threats; and gains greater protection and conservation for threatened marine megafauna. We ensure what we do today, creates a better tomorrow.

We are the only organisation researching the Critically Endangered Burrunan dolphin, with less than 250 individuals remaining in the two Victorian populations, they are at a high risk of extinction, and there is much we need to do to protect and preserve this iconic dolphin species. MMF undertakes applied research on the population demographics and distribution, species diversity, acoustics, and genomics. Importantly, we are assessing the threatening processes impacting these marine mammals and their environment, from anthropogenic underwater noise to toxicants and pollutants. We utilise this research to inform science, community, industry and governing organisations.

Beyond research, MMF emphasises engagement and education, playing a vital role in raising awareness, empowering communities, and nurturing the current and future generations of environmental stewards. With greater knowledge and understanding of our amazing marine environment, the threats they face, and why these creatures are worth our time to conserve and protect, we create compassion, consideration, and conservation.

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