Do you want to learn how you can help monitor dolphins & whales in your area? Or would you like to become an East Coast Dolphin Watch Citizen Scientist?

Join our upcoming Gold Coast Dolphin Watch Citizen Science Community Training Workshop!

You will meet our knowledgeable expert team and learn about the Gold Coast dolphin population and how to observe and record your sightings to help monitor dolphins in South East Queensland and beyond.

This workshop will also outline how to identify different species and interpret dolphin behaviours. In the second part of the workshop, you will apply the survey protocols you’ve just learnt and participate in a Dolphin Watch survey at one of our land-based locations.

If you would like to become a citizen scientist and contribute to monitoring local dolphin populations, this will be a great opportunity!

Our upcoming East Coast Dolphin Watch Training Workshop will be held at:

Where: Point Danger Coolangatta Headland – Tweed Terrace, Coolangatta, Gold Coast, Queensland
When: 1st November 2025, 8:00 – 11:00am
Cost: Free (optional add $30 membership to Dolphin Research Australia)

By attending one of our East Coast Dolphin Watch Citizen Science Field Training Workshops, you will:

– This workshop provides the tools and training you need to become an active dolphin and whale citizen scientist.

– Gain an understanding of how to identify cetacean species and interpret behaviours

– Get access to our East Coast Dolphin Watch Citizen Science Program protocols and exclusive resources

– Opportunity to carry out your own Dolphin Watch field surveys on your own or join one of our community survey events.

Add on a membership & get more benefits!

Support our grass-roots marine conservation organisation
Get opportunities to get involved with other research, education and conservation programs.

What to Bring:

* This is an outdoor workshop and survey, so please ensure you bring along: hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, water, snacks and footwear. Also bring along binoculars (if you have them) plus notepad and pen.

IMPORTANT: Read the information below before registering

– Minimum age 11 (11-17 years must be accompanied by an adult)

– Even though this is an outdoor event, each participant must register and hold a ticket to be able to attend

– Very limited tickets available

– Further event details including exact location and what to bring will be provided when you receive the confirmation email after registration

– A reminder email will be sent to you prior to the workshop.

– All attendees must have a ticket prior. Our events are set to a maximum number of participants for safety, space and optimum learning opportunities.

– If you can no longer attend, please cancel your booking by contacting us at info@dolphinresearchaustralia.org ASAP so we can give the spot someone on the waiting list.

– This event is weather dependent! In the event of cancellation of this workshop due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, an email will be sent to you no later than 48 hours prior to the event.

– We do not guarantee that we will see dolphins during the survey, but we will endeavour to make it a valuable, informative and exciting experience!

This event is supported by City of Gold Coast Parternship Grant

Gold Coast Dolphin Watch Citizen Science Training Workshop

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