Marine wildlife response

Officers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) respond to whale or dolphin strandings.
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Report all whale or dolphin strandings to the on 9474 9055. 

The publications provided may assist you to understand what to do when you see a whale or dolphin stranding. 

There is also information about whale entanglements and oiled wildlife response. 

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