Dolphins of Port Phillip
The Burrunan dolphin (Tursiops australis) was formally described as a new and separate species in 2011 by MMFs Founding Director Dr Kate Robb (Charlton-Robb) and colleagues, based on multiple lines of genetic and morphological evidence.
Since then, numerous other studies exploring the entire genome, including Dr Kate’s current genomic study, have validated the Burrunan as a separate and valid species. Further to this, the Burrunan has now been identified as the most ancestral node for all ‘bottlenose’ dolphins worldwide, with the split dated at 1.03 million years ago!
With only two known resident populations in Victoria (Port Phillip Bay and the Gippsland Lakes) we have been able to have the Burrunan listed as ‘Critically endangered’ under Victoria’s Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act.
Our applied research programs, education and outreach initiatives are designed to ensure the Burrunan are better understood and protected for future generations to enjoy!
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The Burrunan dolphin (Tursiops australis) was formally described as a new and separate species in 2011 by MMFs Founding Director Dr Kate Robb (Charlton-Robb) and colleagues, based on multiple lines of genetic and morphological evidence.
Since then, numerous other studies exploring the entire genome, including Dr Kate’s current genomic study, have validated the Burrunan as a separate and valid species. Further to this, the Burrunan has now been identified as the most ancestral node for all ‘bottlenose’ dolphins worldwide, with the split dated at 1.03 million years ago!
With only two known resident populations in Victoria (Port Phillip Bay and the Gippsland Lakes) we have been able to have the Burrunan listed as ‘Critically endangered’ under Victoria’s Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act.
Our applied research programs, education and outreach initiatives are designed to ensure the Burrunan are better understood and protected for future generations to enjoy!
Printed on high quality photo paper and shipped in a dent resistant tube.
Slight cropping may result due to the aspect ratio of the different print sizes.
Postage is included.
The Burrunan dolphin (Tursiops australis) was formally described as a new and separate species in 2011 by MMFs Founding Director Dr Kate Robb (Charlton-Robb) and colleagues, based on multiple lines of genetic and morphological evidence.
Since then, numerous other studies exploring the entire genome, including Dr Kate’s current genomic study, have validated the Burrunan as a separate and valid species. Further to this, the Burrunan has now been identified as the most ancestral node for all ‘bottlenose’ dolphins worldwide, with the split dated at 1.03 million years ago!
With only two known resident populations in Victoria (Port Phillip Bay and the Gippsland Lakes) we have been able to have the Burrunan listed as ‘Critically endangered’ under Victoria’s Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act.
Our applied research programs, education and outreach initiatives are designed to ensure the Burrunan are better understood and protected for future generations to enjoy!
Printed on high quality photo paper and shipped in a dent resistant tube.
Slight cropping may result due to the aspect ratio of the different print sizes.
Postage is included.