DMCP at forefront of training development
On Tuesday 11th February, Dr Duan March, Senior Veterinarian at Dolphin Marine Conservation Park and Operations Manager of the charity Dolphin
32 turtles in one month
Since December 2019 Dolphin Marine Rescue Animal Rehab Trust (DMRART) has received 32 sea turtles into their care. Most of these sea turtles are sub adult green sea turtles and hawksbill sea turtles aged around 10-15 years old.
Sea turtle research
Dolphin Marine Rescue Animal Rehab Trust (DMRART) team member Kieran Marshall spent time in January 2020 at Mon Repos assisting researchers and QLD Parks in sea turtle conservation and sea turtle health. Mon Repos
It’s a boy
After much anticipation, (18 months to be exact)proud parents ‘Adelaide’ and ‘Ozzie’ are delighted to announce the safe arrival of ‘Hugo’. Hugo was born at 11.30 pm on Saturday 28th September, (AFL Grand Final Day) weighing
We have been recognised for progressive animal welfare practices
Dolphin Marine Conservation Park, Coffs Harbour has been recognised for its commitment to positive animal welfare as part of a world-leading accreditation program that assesses welfare in zoos and
Ocean Art!
What is Ocean Art? Local primary schools were invited to take place in the inaugural EcoGrom art competition “Ocean Art”, which is a competition between participating
Our flock of penguins has grown by four!
Our flock of penguins has grown by four! Introducing Dolphin Marine Conservation Parks newest feathered friends, named after “celebrity” penguins: Captain (Madagascar) Ramon (Happy feet) Erik (Happy feet) DeVito (Batman).
Marine stranding workshops
The team from Dolphin Marine Rescue & Dolphin Marine Conservation Park held three workshops on the 6th, 7th & 8th September, 2019. The workshops were aimed at volunteers who want to learn how
Event buyers visit the Coffs Coast
Thank you Destination NSW & Destination North Coast for arranging the recent famil of the Coffs Coast to the group of event buyers. The famil was extremely successful showcasing the Coffs Coast's amazing array of venues and
Aquatic medicine placement
11 veterinary students from University of Sydney attended DMCP last week as part of their extramural placements to gain some experience in aquatic animal medicine. “There are not many places where students can get hands on experience
