Upcoming Events

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MMF at the Hooked On Lakes Festival

Visit the MMF team at the VFA Hooked on Lakes Entrance festival this weekend! Come get up close with real-life marine mammal bones, chat with our marine mammal experts about some of the wonderful creatures that can be found in our watery backyard yards, and check out some of the new MMF merchandise we have for sale!

In addition to our interactive BurruVan display, don't miss the charity screening of the multi award-wining documentary The Dolphin Dilemma and an update from MMF’s Dr Kate on the current research on the critically endangered and iconic Gippsland Lake Burrunan dolphin hosted by MMF and Friends of Gippsland Lakes! There will be three screenings across the long weekend with limited seating available, so reserve your place before tickets run out! Head to the Eventbrite collection to see screening times and locations.

Dolphin Dilemma screening and research update: https://tinyurl.com/2c5x8r78

When: Sunday 9th March, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Where: Esplanade, Lakes Entrance

The Dolphin Dilemma Charity Screening & Gippsland Lakes Burrunan Dolphin Research Q&A with Dr Kate

Come and join the Marine Mammal Foundation and FOGL for a charity screening of the short documentary The Dolphin Dilemma and an update from MMF’s Dr Kate on the current research on the critically endangered and iconic Gippsland Lake Burrunan dolphin.

The Dolphin Dilemma has now been accepted into 86 international film festivals across 28 countries, and has received 55 awards! A gripping documentary on the impacts of global climate change and the local devastation of freshwater skin disease, this exposé hopes to educate and inspire critical conservation action in an ever-changing climate. Featuring MMF’s Dr Kate Robb, Chantel Foord and Amber Crittenden, we delve into the current research on the Gippsland Lake Burrunan dolphin, and alongside co-author Dr Padraig Duignan, we discuss the international collaboration that first identified this disease impacting dolphins with devastating effect. The documentary is not publicly available yet so the charity screening offer a unique viewing opportunity.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to see The Dolphin Dilemma, delve into the world of these majestic creatures, and play your part in the future conservation of the critically endangered and iconic Burrunan dolphin!

WARNING: The Dolphin Dilemma has graphic content and images of dolphins decreased with skin lesions and may not be suitable for children.

Ticket price $5 supporting MMF resarch (plus Eventbrite service fee)

When: Sunday 9th March, 11:00am & 5:00pm
Where: OLD SLIPWAY, 470 Esplanade, Lakes Entrance VIC 3909, Australia

Booking is required for this FREE event. To book tickets to this activity, please see the event webpage:
https://tinyurl.com/2c5x8r78

The Dolphin Dilemma Charity Screening & Gippsland Lakes Burrunan Dolphin Research Q&A with Dr Kate

Come and join the Marine Mammal Foundation and FOGL for a charity screening of the short documentary The Dolphin Dilemma and an update from MMF’s Dr Kate on the current research on the critically endangered and iconic Gippsland Lake Burrunan dolphin.

The Dolphin Dilemma has now been accepted into 86 international film festivals across 28 countries, and has received 55 awards! A gripping documentary on the impacts of global climate change and the local devastation of freshwater skin disease, this exposé hopes to educate and inspire critical conservation action in an ever-changing climate. Featuring MMF’s Dr Kate Robb, Chantel Foord and Amber Crittenden, we delve into the current research on the Gippsland Lake Burrunan dolphin, and alongside co-author Dr Padraig Duignan, we discuss the international collaboration that first identified this disease impacting dolphins with devastating effect. The documentary is not publicly available yet so the charity screening offer a unique viewing opportunity.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to see The Dolphin Dilemma, delve into the world of these majestic creatures, and play your part in the future conservation of the critically endangered and iconic Burrunan dolphin!

WARNING: The Dolphin Dilemma has graphic content and images of dolphins decreased with skin lesions and may not be suitable for children.

Ticket price $5 supporting MMF resarch (plus Eventbrite service fee)

When: Monday 10th March, 5:00pm
Where: St Mary's Church Bairnsdale

Booking is required for this FREE event. To book tickets to this activity, please see the event webpage: https://tinyurl.com/2c5x8r78


If you would like MMF to attend your community event, please see our Community Education webpage or contact MMF Outreach Officer Matt at outreach@marinemammal.org.au.

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WEEKLY BURRUNAN WATCH – GIPPSLAND LAKES LAKES CHAMPIONS

Join our Lakes Champions Citizen Science Program ‘Burrunan Watch’

Bullock Island, Lakes Entrance: TBC
Paynesville and Metung TBC
Email us at lakes@marinemammal.org.au or visit the Lakes Champions for more information or to register to attend.