Our Vision

MMF’S VISION IS TO BE A LEADING AUSTRALIAN MARINE MAMMAL CONSERVATION ORGANISATION, PROTECTING THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH RESEARCH, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION.

Our Mission

Conduct Applied Research

Working with Australian and International scientists and researchers, to establish and advance the knowledge, conservation, and protection of Australia’s marine mammals.

Raise Awareness

To raise community and stakeholder knowledge of marine conservation issues and empower change through greater awareness and action opportunities.

Apply Findings

To apply the findings and learnings from our research to achieve informed and effective conservation outcomes.

Provide Education

To encourage and support the next generation, from early learners through to tertiary students, to ensure that what we do today, creates a better tomorrow.

what we do

+ Applied Research

Conducting applied research, and working with Australian and International scientists and researchers to establish and advance the knowledge, conservation and protection of Australia’s marine mammals.

AIMS

To conduct applied marine mammal research for the greater conservation and protection of marine mammals;
To be at the leading edge of marine mammal scientific endeavours;
To provide support for affiliated research projects;
To publish, present and communicate results in national and international peer reviewed publications and conferences, and to share research programs and outcomes with the broader community; and
To respond to marine mammal stranding events and provide scientific input and recovery assistance for various stakeholders.

+ Conservation Endeavours

Applying the findings and learnings from the research to achieve informed and effective conservation outcomes

AIMS

To communicate research and conservation programs to the broader community, including private and government sectors in order to raise awareness and involvement in conservation;
To use information from the Foundation’s applied research programs for the greater conservation and protection of marine mammals; and
To align with other conservation organisations for a united conservation voice.

+ Community Engagement

Raising community and stakeholder awareness of marine conservation issues and empower change through greater awareness and action opportunities.

AIMS

To support community & stakeholder engagement, informing a transparent science-based conservation effort;
To present community awareness presentations;
To give opportunities for community involvement via the volunteering and other citizen science initiatives.

+ Next Generation Education

Encouraging and supporting the next generation, from early learners through to tertiary and higher degree research students.

AIMS

To deliver curriculum-based primary and secondary schools programs;
To engage primary and secondary schools in inspiring environment and conservation based programs;
To provide support and opportunities for youth (10yo-18yo) with a passion for marine conservation and research;
To encourage and support emerging marine mammal undergraduate scientists financially and through training; and
To provide opportunities for higher degree learning in Honours and PhD projects.