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
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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.
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Apply Findings
To apply the findings and learnings from our research to achieve evidence-based, informed and effective conservation outcomes for marine environments.
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Raise Awareness
To raise community and stakeholder knowledge of marine conservation issues and empower change through greater awareness and action opportunities.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
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Sponsorship
Our sponsorship packages provide the opportunity for organisations and businesses to make an important contribution to the conservation of marine environments. Contact us today to discuss our sponsorship packages.
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Donation
Make a meaningful contribution to MMF and the conservation and protection of our marine environments through a tax-deductible donation towards our research, education and conservation initiatives.
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Adopt a marine mammal
By adopting a dolphin or seal, you’ll be helping our researchers get out on the water to learn more about our iconic and endangered marine mammal species.
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Become a Member
As an MMF Member, you can help conserve and protect Australia’s amazing marine mammals for future generations, supporting our research, education and conservation initiatives.
