Research & activities

Whale tail in the Southern Ocean
Whale tail in the Southern Ocean
Photo: AAD

Crabeater seal  Photo: Sarah Robinson

The staff and students of the Australian Marine Mammal Centre conduct scientific research that contributes to the conservation and management of marine mammals around Australia, through the Pacific and in Antarctic waters. The research principally focuses on :

Acoustics
Population structure and distribution
Aging and diet
Surveys and abundance
Movement and migration