Latest News - Dolphin Marine Magic

Critically endangered turtles are raising concern 19-Apr-2012

The Pet Porpoise Pool, located in Coffs Harbour on the Mid North Coast has recently received four Hawksbill Sea Turtles (Eretmochelys Imbricata) which are listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. Hawksbill turtles are named after its noticeable beaked snout, and have a carapace (shell) with a raised, central keel and pointed shell plates.. More

Our changing ocean – a global problem 26-Mar-2012

Global climate change is in the news daily. We hear about increased air temperatures, glaciers melting and more extreme weather events. However, there is a silent, unmentioned phenomenon of climate change that is occurring in our oceans every day. Not only are the oceans warning but scientists have recently shown that when we burn oil, coal, or gas we.. More

Turtles released after months in rehab 04-Mar-2012

After months in rehabilitation 6 Green Sea Turtles were released back into the ocean. Senior Curator Greg Pickering joined National Parks and Wildlife Services on the trip out to the release point. Click on the link to see the whole story. Prime TV (http://au.prime7.yahoo.com/n1/news/a/-/local/13063388/new-lease-on-life-for-turtles-video/) .. More

Marine Debris – a critical threat to our local environment! 25-Feb-2012

Marine debris, or rubbish, currently poses a critical threat to the marine and coastal environment. Debris normally enters the marine environment from storm water runoff in an urban area or from people on foreshores or boats. Studies show 60-80 per cent of marine debris originates directly from land based sources such as storm water drains, airborne deb.. More

Grant approved - Dolphin Lagoon Beach 19-Feb-2012

Destination NSW is pleased to advise Pet Porpoise Pool - Dolphin Marine Magic that the Stream Two Regional Tourism Product Development Program application for $100,000 to develop Pet Porpoise Pool Pty Limited - Dolphin Marine Magic was approved. The Assessment Panel advised that the standard of applications and the projects proposed was very high. .. More

working together benefits marine park 02-Feb-2012

The Coffs Coast holds a special place in many people’s hearts. Along with the beautiful backdrop of the Great Dividing Range, the region is blessed with some of the most pristine estuaries in NSW, incredible marine biodiversity and rugged yet stunning Solitary Islands carved by thousands of year of wind and waves. The first people to walk along.. More

PPP team releases tons of turtles 23-Jan-2012

THE Pet Porpoise Pool has played its part yet again in the rehabilitation of juvenile green sea turtles. The story unfolded in November when 12 of them were found swimming weakly in the shallow waters of a rock pool at Brooms Head beach. Four were released back into the ocean by National Parks and Wildlife Service ranger Mark Watt, with the remain.. More

Coffs Coast Conservation Committee 22-Jan-2012

A PANEL of leading industry professionals is now assembled to keep locals up to date on conservation issues. Each month the Coffs Coast Conservation Committee will have an educational column in the Coffs Coast Advocate which will raise the profile of our waterways and oceans. The committee members are Stephan Soule, the education program manager at th.. More

Crested Turn Victim of Humans Rubbish 05-Jan-2012

A Crested Tern was delivered to the Pet Porpoise Pool after a member of the public noticed the bird was entangled in twine. The twine was wrapped around both wings and passed through the beak, meaning that the animal was unable to fly or feed, and when it tried to move, the string would tighten and pull back at the animal’s mouth. There was extensi.. More

NZ fur seal Pearl to star on TV 21-Dec-2011

WHAT started as a tragic story about a gorgeous fur seal blinded by a fishing hook has ended in that same animal becoming a star. One of the Pet Porpoise Pool's favourite residents, Pearl, is set to shine on the small screen early in the new year. As revealed on the Advocate's website on Monday afternoon, Bondi Vet star Dr Lisa Chimes and th.. More