Latest News - Dolphin Marine Magic

Sussex Inlet Dolphin 22-May-2013

In September 2012 a young female dolphin became trapped in Sussex Inlet on the south coast of NSW. Unable to return to the open ocean to rejoin her pod she became very tame and began interacting with people. She became so tame that the NPWS determined she was ultimately at great risk of injury or at some point injuring someone else. A decision was m.. More

Calamity charms the Knights 27-Feb-2013

To watch the video of the fellows in the water. Click here (http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Calamity-charms-the-Knights/69016).. More

Alison Godfrey travel writer visits Dolphin Marine Magic 20-Feb-2013

Coffs Harbour Dolphin park allows you to be kissed by a seal by: By Alison Godfrey From: news.com.au (http://news.com.au) Click on this link to read the story Alison has kindly written about Dolphin Marine Magic (http://www.news.com.au/travel/holiday-ideas/coffs-harbour-dolphin-park-allows-you-to-be-kissed-by-a-seal/story-e6frfqf0-1226581571336).. More

Newcastle Nights visit Dolphin Marine Magic 20-Feb-2013

To read the sports story click on the link below. Click here (http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/newcastle-knights-expecting-tough-challenge-when-they-confront-the-cronulla-sharks-in-a-trial-at-tamworth/story-fndujljl-1226580636508).. More

Dolphin Lagoon Opens 14-Feb-2013

Official Opening of Dolphin Lagoon Wednesday, 13th February 2013 Dolphin Marine Magic is pleased to announce that its long awaited Dolphin Lagoon facility was officially opened on Wednesday 13th February by Coffs Harbour local member of parliament, Mr Andrew Fraser. Mr Fraser was assisted in uncovering the plaque on the day by Australian Se.. More

Pygmy Sperm Whale mother & calf 29-Jan-2013

Sunday, January 27th at approximately 3:00 pm Dolphin Marine Magic was contacted by concerned members of the public regarding a whale in distress at Gallows Beach. As Dolphin Marine Magic staff arrived, the adult Pygmy Sperm whale was being thrown on to the rocks. Dolphin Marine Magic staff and members of the public immediately entered the water and mov.. More

beached whale put to sleep 12-Sep-2012

A 10.2-METRE juvenile humpback whale has met a sad end after being euthanised yesterday afternoon on Sandon Beach north of Minnie Water. The estimated 15-tonne male humpback whale - believed to have been returning south at the time - stranded itself on the beach just north of the Illaroo camping grounds on Wednesday afternoon. It was hoped the .. More

Baby NZ Fur Seal Released to the wild! 12-Sep-2012

IT'S the time of year when our oceans teem with life. The rescue of a wounded baby New Zealand fur seal comes with a reminder from the Pet Porpoise Pool's Dr Duan March for people coming across wildlife to look, but don't approach and certainly don't touch. "She was found resting along a walking trail in a public area in Port Macquarie with a wound in her ab.. More

Video of NZ Seal returned to the wild! 10-Sep-2012

A young New Zealand Fur Seal was returned to the wild after a few weeks under human care. Affectionately named Louie, the young animal found himself on a walking track in Port Macquarie with a Cookie Cutter Shark bite to his shoulder. After a quick recovery he was be returned to the wild August 22, 2012. We wish him a safe and fruitful life! (ht.. More

pelican wounded by arrow gets help 10-Sep-2012

Amazingly a pelican that was the victim of a fisherman's target practice survived the ordeal. Luckily none of the birds vital organs were damaged by the arrow. The pelican spent a couple of weeks at Dolphin Marine Magic undergoing treatment. The bird was released in good health to go about its daily business. Click here for a radio interview with Dr Du.. More