How to recognise some of the dolphins that live in Adelaide dolphin sanctuary?

Dr Mike Bossley has been monitoring and identifying the Port River Dolphins since the 1980's. Over the years he has identified and recorded more than 400 different dolphins that either reside in or have visited the area.

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South Australia Dolphins

We are incredibly lucky to have such amazing dolphins living so close to the city of Adelaide. I hope that by viewing this website you will be able to learn more about the Dolphins and their behaviours, the threats they face and what we can all do to help them.

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Marianna Boorman

Port River Dolphins

We are very fortunate to have about 20 wild resident Bottlenose Dolphins that call the Port River their home only 14 Km from the city of Adelaide.

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Patawalonga Dolphins

There is currently one main dolphin that regularly travels in and out of the Patawalonga Lake: A sub-adult male dolphin named June, born in 2015.

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How to help protect dolphins

Dolphins face many threats from humans including harassment, being fed, fishing line entanglements, boat strike and the effects of pollution. Please click below to learn more about the dangers they face and simple ways you can help keep our dolphins safe. Thank you.

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