Australian dolphins species

Along the coast of Australia, we have many different dolphin & whale species. Below are two species that can be encountered along the tropical coast of Australia – the Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin and the Australian humpback dolphin.

Threats facing australian dolphin populations

Through public education, international collaboration, and support for global conservation campaigns, we help raise awareness of the continued threats faced by dolphins and whales around the world.


Australian dolphin species identification guide

Conservation status of australian dolphins

Coordinated Research Framework to Assess the National Conservation Status of Australian Snubfin Dolphins (Orcaella heinsohni) and Other Tropical Inshore Dolphins.

Habitat requirements for australian dolphins

In this study, we applied an ensemble species distribution modelling approach, combining results of six modelling algorithms to identify areas of high probability of occurrence of the globally Vulnerable Australian humpback dolphin in northern Ningaloo Marine Park (NMP), north-western Australia.
australian dolphins species

Top 5 australian dolphin species

Australia’s diverse marine environments host a variety of dolphin and whale species, each with unique characteristics and seasonal patterns. Below is an overview of these species, including their habitats, behaviours, and the optimal times and locations for observing them in Australian waters. Along the coast of Australia, we have many different dolphin & whale species. Below are two species that can be encountered along the tropical coast of Australia – the Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin and the Australian humpback dolphin.


Behavioral patterns of australian dolphins

  • Dolphins live in a very dynamic and diverse environment and have developed many adaptations in order to survive. The behaviours that you see dolphins exhibit in the wild are essential for their survival.


  • Top 5 australian dolphin species

      Australian dolphin species identification guide

      Australia is the world's flattest and driest inhabited continent. It is a megadiverse country, and its size gives it a wide variety of landscapes and climates including deserts in the interior and tropical rainforests along the coast