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Protecting Marine MAMMALS Across Australia

From rescue and rehabilitation to education, research and conservation, ORRCA works to safeguard whales, dolphins, seals and dugongs through training, community action and expert care.

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2,427 CALLS TO OUR RESCUE HOTLINE IN 2025

900 INCIDENTS REQUIRING AN ON-SITE RESPONSE

58 MARINE MAMMAL ENTANGLEMENTS

365 NEW TRAINED RESCUE RESPONDERS

what we do

where we focus

Through rescue, research, training and community engagement, ORRCA helps protect the future of Australia’s marine wildlife.

Rescue

training

research

MEMBER TRAINING

DO YOU WANT TO JOIN THE RESCUE TEAM?

We run public courses regularly throughout the year at locations along the coastline. If you’d like to join one of our Marine Mammal Rescue Workshops, you can explore our upcoming training dates and find a session near you.

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DONATE TO ORRCA

ORRCA’s highly-trained team is 100% volunteer run. We handle life-saving calls 24 hours a day, every day, but we need your help to keep making an impact.

All donations to ORRCA Inc. are 100% tax-deductible, and a receipt will be provided automatically upon payment.

ORRCA Interactive Impact Report

ORRCA Impact Report

Thanks to your support, ORRCA volunteers and partners continue to respond to marine mammals in need across Australia, delivering rescue, rehabilitation, monitoring and community education outcomes.
2025 Snapshot
900
Marine Mammals
Helped
Rescue Hotline
2,437
Calls to the Hotline
ORRCA's 24/7 Rescue Hotline is the frontline connection between the community and marine mammals in need. Every call helps mobilise trained responders quickly, ensuring injured, stranded or entangled animals receive urgent assistance.
Rescue Hotline
73%
Calls Taken
June to October

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