Marine Mammal Research group (MMR) Australia

Current Research location:  NSW Jervis Bay Marine Park and ACT Booderee National Park, Eden NSW.

Marine Mammal Research (MMR) was established in 2006 on the New South Wales south coasts, with a strong focus on the marine mammals “cetaceans” and our blue backyard marine environment we all live in. 

The objective of MMR is to conduct sound scientific RESEARCH and citizen science on marine mammals and EDUCATE the public about cetaceans, their habitats and the importance of raising awareness for CONSERVATION.

RESEARCH – EDUCATION - CONSERVATION

Previous data collected in QLD: Hervey Bay, NSW: Port Stephens, Sydney, Wollongong, Jervis Bay and the Sapphire Coast region with Eden being a focal point for opportunistic foraging Humpback Whales in southern New South Wales and WA Bremmer Bay. MMR continues current projects investigating the resident Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus) and visiting migrating Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) on the Humpback Highway, Southern Right Whale (Eubalaena australis) and transient Killer Whales, orca (Orcinus orca) and False killer whale (Pseudorca crassidens). Other data of interest Bryde’s whale (Balaenoptera edeni), and Shepherd's beaked whale (Tasmacetus shepherdi.

With a strong focus on cetaceans.

“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” Dr. Michelle (Lemon) Blewett

MMR conducts regular research expeditions and citizen science projects conducted on the Humpback Highway from Jervis Bay NSW. With opportunities to join these expeditions and be involved in supporting research. | Projects