pelican wounded by arrow gets help
Amazingly a pelican that was the victim of a fisherman's target practice survived the ordeal. Luckily none of the birds vital organs were damaged by the arrow. The pelican spent a couple of weeks at Dolphin Marine Magic undergoing treatment. The
NBN news story June 26th 2012
Click on the link below to see the video of Jet and Miri NBN News Story
Critically endangered turtles are raising concern
The Pet Porpoise Pool, located in Coffs Harbour on the Mid North Coast has recently received four Hawksbill Sea Turtles (Eretmochelys Imbricata) which are listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. Hawksbill turtles are named after its noticeable beaked snout,
Our changing ocean – a global problem
Global climate change is in the news daily. We hear about increased air temperatures, glaciers melting and more extreme weather events. However, there is a silent, unmentioned phenomenon of climate change that is occurring in our oceans every day. Not
Turtles released after months in rehab
After months in rehabilitation 6 Green Sea Turtles were released back into the ocean. Senior Curator Greg Pickering joined National Parks and Wildlife Services on the trip out to the release point. Click on the link to see the whole
Marine Debris – a critical threat to our local environment!
Marine debris, or rubbish, currently poses a critical threat to the marine and coastal environment. Debris normally enters the marine environment from storm water runoff in an urban area or from people on foreshores or boats. Studies show 60-80 per
Grant approved – Dolphin Lagoon Beach
Destination NSW is pleased to advise Pet Porpoise Pool - Dolphin Marine Magic that the Stream Two Regional Tourism Product Development Program application for $100,000 to develop Pet Porpoise Pool Pty Limited - Dolphin Marine Magic was approved. The Assessment Panel advised that
working together benefits marine park
The Coffs Coast holds a special place in many people’s hearts. Along with the beautiful backdrop of the Great Dividing Range, the region is blessed with some of the most pristine estuaries in NSW, incredible marine biodiversity and rugged yet
PPP team releases tons of turtles
THE Pet Porpoise Pool has played its part yet again in the rehabilitation of juvenile green sea turtles. The story unfolded in November when 12 of them were found swimming weakly in the shallow waters of a rock pool at Brooms
Coffs Coast Conservation Committee
A PANEL of leading industry professionals is now assembled to keep locals up to date on conservation issues. Each month the Coffs Coast Conservation Committee will have an educational column in the Coffs Coast Advocate which will raise the profile of
