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The Marine Mammal Foundation is a not-for-profit scientific and education organisation, working to ensure that what we do today, creates a better tomorrow

Our vision is to be a leading Australian marine mammal conservation organisation, protecting the marine environment through research, community engagement, and education.

Our Focus Areas

Research

Combining an innovation approach with robust methodology, our internationally-recognised research advances the knowledge of marine mammals and their environment.

Education

Our programs align with the Australian curriculum exploring marine populations, classification, ecology, and sustainability in a changing world.

Conservation

Conservation underpinned by transparent and robust research, communication, collaboration, and empowerment through positive action.

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What we’re up to!

🐬Happy World Wildlife Conservation Day! At MMF we are proud of the research we undertake. It is not just science for science sake, but applied research used for the greater conservation and management of our amazing marine mammals. We are pleased
Although the school year is almost over, Term 4 is jam-packed for the MMF education Team! With support from the @banyulecouncil community grant program, we were out and about across Melbourne engaging schools and students in our education programs, a
Happy Green Friday everyone! While we love the deals and savings of Black Friday just as much as the next person, why not add a green twist? The @greenfridayau initiative runs until the 2nd of December and is a take on the famous Black Friday sale,
It was great to kick off our Nippers Marine Litter Project education program for the 2024/25 season with @mentonelifesavingclub this weekend! Throughout the summer, the MMF outreach Team will be out and about across Victoria visiting @lifesavingvic
BurrunanBio is back! Allow us to introduce one of the elder resident male dolphins in the Gippsland Lakes, #GL10417, better known as ‘Peter’! Male Burrunan dolphins are renowned for forging strong, life-time alliances with each other. Fir
Happy World Fisheries Day, a day to draw attention to the many stakeholders involved in fisheries across the globe, including the animals harvested, and the species that are dependant on these fish stocks, both human and otherwise. The day highligh
As the International Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals comes to an end, the MMF Team bids a fond farewell to existing and new friends, and collabs! We are thrilled to be a part of this community and come away with fresh ideas and directions
An integral part of MMFs work is our community and school education and outreach initiatives. At the World Marine Mammal Conference, Matt presented on MMFs multi-faceted approach to science communication and education, informed by our marine mammal r
We are super delighted, that alongside our oral presentations, we also had four posters and with over 1500 delegates at the conference, these poster sessions provide a great opportunity to have more personal chats about our research. Dr Kate, Grace,

Special thanks to our supporters

The Marine Mammal Foundation respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians on the lands and waters where we work, study, and gather; the Bunurong-Boon Wurrung, Wurundjeri, and Wadawurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, of Port Phillip Bay and surrounds, and the Gunaikurnai people of Gippsland.

We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present, and emerging, and celebrate the role of First Nations people as the first scientists and conservationists of this land. We are grateful for their contributions of culture, passion, and knowledge to ensuring Victoria’s environment remains healthy and protected for future generations.