Marine Mammal Research JB

16/06/2026

Southern right whale (Eubalaena australis) mother and calf sighted off Tathra NSW - Peter Whiter - DoubleTake

Possibly heading north so keep a eye out for slow moving SRW and calf.

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14/06/2026

Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) are being sighted all along the east coast this week, with June bringing a surge in reports. Jervis Bay has also seen numerous whales heading north as the peak of the northern migration builds.

On Friday, MMR JB encountered more than 30 whales outside close to the Jervis Bay cliff line, with another 20 or more sighted farther offshore toward the horizon.

Most were traveling steadily, while a few breached and tail and pectoral fins slapping. One pod of four to five whales displayed "heat-run" behavior, zigzagging, surging, and diving repeatedly.

A humpback whale was sighted in northern part of Jervis Bay, resting, cruising, and interacting with resident Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops aduncus). Booderee National Park

Join the next expedition on board Sea Jervis Bay and help with citizen science. http://seajervisbay.com.au

To support Marine Mammal Research Jervis Bay citizen science and contribute to dolphin and whale research, submit your marine mammal sighting along with a photo or video to [email protected]

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Research - Education – Conservation

29/05/2026

NSW Dolphin Census 30 May 2026
If you are out and about on this Saturday, 30 May 2026, for the first ever NSW Dolphin Census is taking place.
a minimum of 15 mins or as long as you out for.

join MMR on the water or from land to spot the local dolphins

basic info needed:
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21/04/2026

Join the NSW Dolphin Census Day
for the South coast, Shoalhaven and Jervis Bay area.

On Saturday 30th May 2026, Coastal communities along the NSW coast will take part in the first NSW Dolphin Census - a statewide citizen science event to help map where dolphins are found across our coastline, bays and estuaries and the Shoalhaven and Jervis Bay will be a big part of the NSW Dolphin Census Day.

This data will help fill vital knowledge gaps and improve our understanding of dolphins in New South Wales.

Marine Mammal Research JB Jervis Bay will coordinate the south coast, Shoalhaven and Jervis Bay area. By taking part, you’ll help create a valuable statewide snapshot of dolphin presence and distribution, contributing to real research and long-term conservation.

How to get involved on south coast, Shoalhaven and Jervis Bay area: Register with Marine mammal research Jervis Bay for citizen science group.
https://www.marinemammalresearch.com/citizenscience.html
or email: info @ marinemammalresearch.com

• Complete a short FREE training session on how to conduct a dolphin survey using standard scientific methods.
• Head to your chosen location from our south coast area zones for the 30th May and observe dolphins.
• You can take part from a beach, headland, harbour, bay or river estuary — for as little as 15 minutes or the whole day.
• You can choose the option that best suits your schedule.

This project is delivered in partnership with the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and supported by the NSW Marine Estate Management Strategy.

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12/04/2026

False killer whale (Pseudorca crassidens)

11 04 2026
Sighting of small pod of false killer whales. Up to 10 animals, passing south off the Beecroft Peninsula Jervis Bay

Sighted by Jervis Bay Wild, images by deckhand Chris on the yesterdays morning, South Coast Passage trip.

This is the 3rd false killer whale sighting reported to MMR on the east coast of NSW for 2026 a the 2nd pod sighted at Jervis Bay in past 4 months all in close water of the NSW coastline.

Distinctive features: Dark grey to black, Long and torpedo like shape, slender body, falcate dorsal fin. small, conical, and rounded head with no distinct beak.

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02/04/2026

Dwarf Minke whale mother and calf sighted very early this far south and out wide in deep water for east coast Australia.

Marine Explorer Offshore Pelagic Expedition Jervis Bay NSW Once a month Marine Explorer ventures offshore on a Pelagic Expedition to explore the continental ...

31/03/2026

Early sighting of a humpback whale feeding on bait fish.