Dolphin Watch Training Workshop

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5.45-7:30pm
Thursday 19 November 2026

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Free

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Become a Dolphin Watch Volunteer

Discover the resident dolphin community of Owen Anchorage and Cockburn Sound and contribute to important dolphin research as a trained Dolphin Watch volunteer.

Join researchers from Murdoch University's Harry Butler Institute for this free training session and learn about the fascinating dolphins that call our local waters home.

During the training, you'll discover:

  • The different dolphin communities found in Owen Anchorage and Cockburn Sound

  • How to identify individual dolphins

  • Common dolphin behaviours and what they mean

  • How your observations can support valuable scientific research.

As a Dolphin Watch volunteer, you'll become part of one of Australia's largest citizen science programs. Your monitoring reports will help researchers better understand how dolphins use the waters around Perth and contribute to long-term conservation efforts. Dolphin Watch volunteers also collect data in Mandurah and Broome, helping build knowledge of dolphin populations across Western Australia.

 

Event details

  • Light refreshments from 5.45 pm

  • Training commences at 6pm

  • Free but RSVP essential.

Come along, learn from leading dolphin researchers, and play a hands-on role in protecting our local marine environment.

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Event location

Coogee Community Hall

19 Arlington Loop, Coogee WA 6166, Australia

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More information and contact

Contact Title Environmental Education

Email [email protected]

Phone 94113444

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City of Cockburn
Whadjuk Boodjar
9 Coleville Crescent,
Spearwood 6163

PO Box 1215, Bibra Lake DC,
Western Australia, 6965

Office opening hours:
8.30am to 4.30pm
Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)

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Cockburn Nyungar moort Beeliar boodja-k kaadadjiny. Koora, yeyi, benang baalap nidja boodja-k kaaradjiny.
Ngalak kaditj boodjar kep wer kaadidjiny kalyakool yoodaniny, wer koora wer yeyi ngalak Birdiya koota-djinanginy.

The City of Cockburn acknowledges the Nyungar people of Beeliar Boodjar. Long ago, now and in the future they care for Country.
We acknowledge a continuing connection to Land, Waters and Culture and pay our respects to Elders, past and present.