 The team of Marine Mammal Research.com, established in 2006, is passionate about the marine environment.
The objective of MMR is to conduct sound scientific research on marine mammals & to educate the public about these ‘charismatic megafauna’ & the environment in which they live.
Previous research has investigated the vocal & non-vocal behaviour of dolphins in Jervis Bay & the effects of recreational boats on these animals. The results from this study have contributed to the management of this population of dolphins & other inshore delphinids within areas of New South Wales.
Currently, we are investigating the marine biodiversity of the Sapphire Coast region of southern New South Wales, with a strong focus on cetaceans.
Our aim for the future is to continue scientific research & educate the public through community presentations; with the intention of raising awareness for the conservation of marine mammals & the environment.
Regular research expeditions are conducted from the port of Eden in southern New South Wales. Opportunities to join these expeditions & be involved as a volunteer in our research, will be advertised on the ‘projects’ page on the MMR website.
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My principal area of research is in marine bioacoustics & the effects of anthropogenic disturbance on cetaceans. Projects that I’m involved with is in species biodiversity & abundance, the role of acoustics in cetacean social organisation, geographic variation in vocal repertoires & the effects of human-induced disturbance on the vocal & non-vocal behaviour of cetaceans. I have been working with marine mammals since 1990 & have over 20,000 hours of field research experience working with these ‘charismatic megafauna’! My research has taken me to Hawaii, Bahamas, the Pacific North West & Canada. In Australia, our research is based from the Coral Sea to Jervis Bay & as far south as the Sapphire Coast, including areas off Narooma, Merimbula & Eden .
Another passion is education. Educating people about these majestic animals & the environment in which they live. The MMR team is involved regularly with IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare) where we present to the general public to raise awareness for the conversation of whales & dolphins inhabiting Australian waters. |
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My area of primary interest is the conservation of all marine species and their environment. I have a particular interest in marine mammals and the challenges they face to survive.
I also have a strong interest in cetacean strandings and how human intervention may assist animals at these events.
My main point of focus now is continuing my work of the Sapphire Coast in New South Wales, as well as working on a killer whale fin identification database. In addition to this I hope to be looking into investigating anthropogenic threats (human impacts) to marine wildlife, including entanglement, collisions, depredation, pollution and hunting.
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I have a strong passion for the environment and the oceans that surround it.
Working along side of researchers, my main objective is documenting their field expeditions & field trips. Photographing & filming whales & dolphins and the environment that they inhabit in our oceans are my passion.
I have been working alongside members of the MMR team since 2001 & am involved in coordinating projects & events to raise awareness of the conversation of our whales & dolphins.
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Cheryl has recognized our cultural desire to gather mementos that help us recall our experiences. The concept of The Kiss was created to fulfill this desire by providing & promoting products and services that truly reflect the essence and incredible value of Jervis Bay and our environment.
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Greg Reid. Based in Jervis Bay, Greg is an experienced commercial skipper/trainer with extensive commercial and recreational experience gained on tallships such as the “Bounty” and “Endeavour”, dive boats, yachting, providing fleet support for navy, commercial fishing and managing an 18 metre passenger catamaran conducting dolphin and whale watching tours in and around the Jervis Bay Marine Park on the south coast of NSW.
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