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Member Group |
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Spokesperson |
Dr Mike Bossley |
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Contact Details |
0417 825 235 |
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Key role of Member Group: Protection of cetaceans and their habitat. |
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The top three (3) South Australian environmental issues concerning the group:
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Key achievements for 2009-10: WDCS funded researcher, Dr Mike Bossley AM, continues his long-term study of the Port River dolphins. In addition Mike is leading a campaign with other NGO's to save the Maui's and Hectors dolphins (New Zealand). Education plays an important role in the long term conservation of the Port River dolphins. WDCS's Award winning school's program, Dolphin Watch, is actively engaging students in marine conservation on Kangaroo Island, Port Pirie and Whyalla. We hope to operate in other schools within SA and nationally in time. WDCS continues to advocate for the conservation and protection of whales and dolphins through the International Whaling Commission, published reports, media statements and other awareness raising and campaign activities WDCS monitors the conservation status of whale and dolphin species, secures habitat protection and supports over 40 field research and conservation projects in 27 countries. WDCS does this by working with the United Nations, island communities, national governments and local conservation organisations.
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