Whale and Dolphin Conservation
The Department appreciates assistance from the general public and marine industry personnel in reporting sightings of whales and dolphins around Australia. The sightings reports provide important information for the conservation and management of these animals.
You can report your sighting through the whale or dolphin sighting online form.
Australia is fortunate to have a number of great whale and dolphin watching sights. Many of these sights are land-based, as in some areas, whales (such as the Humpback and Southern Right) and dolphins come within meters of the coastline. Land-based whale and dolphin watching is an inexpensive way of seeing these magnificent animals in their natural environments.