Conservation

Moonraker Dolphin Swims dedication to the preservation of our greatest natural asset has resulted in a much broader public and scientific understanding of the animals we encounter. We are committed to environmentally sustainable tourism and embrace our Best Environmental Practices.

At our snorkel and interpretation sights, we have used dedicated sites with permanently erected structures and man made marine parks since 1990. Using and facilitating these snorkel sites have allowed us to protect and preserve what we perceive as “our patches”.

Proudly we have attained Australia’s highest level of eco tourism certification and long term operational permits granted by Parks Victoria and the Department of Sustainability and Environment in recognition of our commitment to environmental sustainability and best practice which reflect our over all protection for the marine environment and unique animals we encounter on a daily basis.

Ongoing research and monitoring

Our environmental division, undertakes a variety of monitoring and research projects into the Fur Seals and Bottle Nose Dolphins concentrating on their behavior, travel distance and location and also breeding numbers.

Our Marine environmental division along with Dr Roger Kirkwood, have recently been closely monitoring the local Australian Fur Seal movement patens and entanglements.
With a new education program called Seals in Space, this provides both guests and students the opportunity to discover more information and relate to these wonderful creatures.

Best environmental practices

Special environmental measures are incorporated into our daily operations to protect and nurture the bay’s health. Moonraker has been fitted with an on board desalinator to ensure we do not constantly require the use of town water. Biodegradable detergents, body wash, shampoo and conditioner are supplied in our on board showers. With showers designed to provide guests with desalinated solar hot water to conserve water usage and discourage harmful green house gasses from generators.

Codes of Practice such as Seal Tourism in Port Phillip Bay, fish feeding protocol, snorkel protocols to name a few, ensure that our snorkel sites are maintained in pristine condition.

Education

In addition to interpretive programs, Moonraker Dolphin Swims policy of public education in the wider community includes assistance for documentary film crews, journalists, visiting scientists, education placements and work experience. Ultimately, Moonraker Dolphin Swims would like all our guests to leave our cruises as active, inspired people to ultimately protect, preserve and strive to maintain the animals, eco system, and our pristine environment.