The Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary covers an area of 118km2 and is home to a number of bottlenose dolphins. There are about 40 resident dolphins and up to 400 others have been recorded visiting the area.

Sightings are increasing 6% annually, showing how important dolphin sanctuaries are for the species.

Sanctuaries exist around the globe.

Did you know? Underwater noise is a threat to dolphins. It can interfere with their ability to communicate, reproduce, navigate and find prey.

Check out our interpretive dolphin dance.