Celebrate World Ocean's Day - The Dolphin Dilemma Screening
The Dolphin Dilemma Screening & Burrunan dolphin research charity event
Date: 4th June 2026
Time: 7.30-9.00pm (The club restaurant will be open before this, so feel free to have dinner beforehand)
Location: Mornington Yacht Club
Proudly supported jointly by The Mornington Yacht Club and The Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron.
Come and join the Marine Mammal Foundation and Mornington and Blairgowrie Yacht Clubs for
a charity screening of the short documentary The Dolphin Dilemma and an update from Marine
Mammal Foundation’s Dr Kate on the current research on the critically endangered and iconic
Burrunan dolphin.
Since it’s official launch at the Cannes International Film Festival in 2024, The Dolphin Dilemma has
now been accepted into 92 international film festivals across 28 countries, and has received 64
awards!
A gripping documentary on the impacts of global climate change and the local devastation of
freshwater skin disease, this exposé hopes to educate and inspire critical conservation action in an
ever-changing climate. Featuring MMF’s Dr Kate Robb, Chantel Foord and Amber Crittenden, we
delve into the current research on the Gippsland Lake Burrunan dolphin, and alongside co-author Dr
Padraig Duignan, we discuss the international collaboration that first identified this disease
impacting dolphins with devastating effect.
Dr Kate will give an update on the cutting-edge research currently being undertaken on the local and
iconic Burrunan dolphin, which have sadly been impacted once again by freshwater skin disease,
leading to a mass mortality event in the Gippsland Lakes. With an estimated 30 resident dolphins
remaining, coupled with the highest detected levels of toxicants globally, our concerns of a
localised extinction event are very real. The Port Phillip resident population remains the only relict
population for the species.
Your attendance supports a great cause, with ticket sales and donations directly contributing to the
MMF research team undertaking our seasonal research surveys to monitor this ongoing issue as it
unfolds. The seasonal surveys have enabled our long-term study of the Burrunan dolphin’s
population status, calving rates, behaviour and distribution, and most importantly, the threats
impacting the population to be better understood.
From this work, MMF has reported to governing bodies, the scientific community, and the wider
public, to spread awareness and champion conservation efforts. Alarmingly, at this crucial time, the
program is completely unfunded, and we are staring down the barrel of this extinction event blind
with our hands tied.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to see The Dolphin Dilemma, delve into the world of these
majestic creatures, and play your part in the future conservation of the critically endangered and
iconic Burrunan dolphin!
For more information you can visit marinemammal.org.au
WARNING: The Dolphin Dilemma has graphic content and images of dolphins decreased with skin
lesions and may not be suitable for children.
OTHER LINKS: https://www.marinemammal.org.au/news/the-dolphin-dilemma-2
https://bys.asn.au - Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
https://www.morningtonyc.net.au - Mornington Yacht Club
Date: 4th June 2026
Time: 7.30-9.00pm (The club restaurant will be open before this, so feel free to have dinner beforehand)
Location: Mornington Yacht Club
Proudly supported jointly by The Mornington Yacht Club and The Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron.
Come and join the Marine Mammal Foundation and Mornington and Blairgowrie Yacht Clubs for
a charity screening of the short documentary The Dolphin Dilemma and an update from Marine
Mammal Foundation’s Dr Kate on the current research on the critically endangered and iconic
Burrunan dolphin.
Since it’s official launch at the Cannes International Film Festival in 2024, The Dolphin Dilemma has
now been accepted into 92 international film festivals across 28 countries, and has received 64
awards!
A gripping documentary on the impacts of global climate change and the local devastation of
freshwater skin disease, this exposé hopes to educate and inspire critical conservation action in an
ever-changing climate. Featuring MMF’s Dr Kate Robb, Chantel Foord and Amber Crittenden, we
delve into the current research on the Gippsland Lake Burrunan dolphin, and alongside co-author Dr
Padraig Duignan, we discuss the international collaboration that first identified this disease
impacting dolphins with devastating effect.
Dr Kate will give an update on the cutting-edge research currently being undertaken on the local and
iconic Burrunan dolphin, which have sadly been impacted once again by freshwater skin disease,
leading to a mass mortality event in the Gippsland Lakes. With an estimated 30 resident dolphins
remaining, coupled with the highest detected levels of toxicants globally, our concerns of a
localised extinction event are very real. The Port Phillip resident population remains the only relict
population for the species.
Your attendance supports a great cause, with ticket sales and donations directly contributing to the
MMF research team undertaking our seasonal research surveys to monitor this ongoing issue as it
unfolds. The seasonal surveys have enabled our long-term study of the Burrunan dolphin’s
population status, calving rates, behaviour and distribution, and most importantly, the threats
impacting the population to be better understood.
From this work, MMF has reported to governing bodies, the scientific community, and the wider
public, to spread awareness and champion conservation efforts. Alarmingly, at this crucial time, the
program is completely unfunded, and we are staring down the barrel of this extinction event blind
with our hands tied.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to see The Dolphin Dilemma, delve into the world of these
majestic creatures, and play your part in the future conservation of the critically endangered and
iconic Burrunan dolphin!
For more information you can visit marinemammal.org.au
WARNING: The Dolphin Dilemma has graphic content and images of dolphins decreased with skin
lesions and may not be suitable for children.
OTHER LINKS: https://www.marinemammal.org.au/news/the-dolphin-dilemma-2
https://bys.asn.au - Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
https://www.morningtonyc.net.au - Mornington Yacht Club
Thursday 4 June 2026 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (UTC+10)
Location
Mornington Yacht Club
1 Schnapper Point Dr, Mornington VIC 393, Mornington Yacht Club, mornington Victoria 3931
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