Conservation
Our Commitment
Our Commitment
Polperro is committed to the protection of Port Phillip Bay’s marine environment and its’ iconic species for their own intrinsic values and for future generations.
Our ‘Conservation through Education’ philosophy is supported by our comprehensive planning framework, attention to detail and willingness to be responsive to feedback while at the same time refusing to compromise our commitment to environmental care.
Research and education are essential to the success of any environmental protection campaign. They represent vital sources of information that are used to gain an understanding of natural systems and their susceptibility to the impacts of human activities. However, ignorance and insufficient knowledge continue to be major concerns. We aim to help you understand the issues and support the protection of the marine environment.
How we conduct our tours and our involvement in the broader areas of environmental conservation are important to us. It drives the way we approach ecotourism and education.
Climate Action
Climate Change and our Blue Planet
Our seas are under threat from the impacts of human-made global warming.
The ocean covers more than 70% of the planet’s surface. It provides us with the air we breathe and supports the health of every living thing.
The Bay is part of a single connected system, and its condition is linked to our own. Polperro is dedicated to the idea of thinking globally by acting locally.
Polperro Dolphin Swims is committed to addressing climate change, adhering to sustainable
operating practices in order to minimise our carbon footprint and investing in projects to
offset our emissions that are making a positive difference.
Fuel use on Polperro over an operating season is less than 1 litre per passenger. This is extremely economical considering that a bus uses 27-28 litres per 100km.
Polperro regularly conducts whole-of-business audits to estimate our carbon emissions.
Our Goals
Research goal
Investigate and consult on environmental issues by supplying detailed, comprehensive and balanced information to both the public and private sector.
Polperro has always been a strong supporter and partner of researchers and their initiatives that either relate specifically to the Bay’s dolphins or the wider marine environment that supports them.
Conservation-directed science and research programmes are incorporated into our operations and include citizen science initiatives (collaborative short and long-term data gathering projects). We we are always open to providing opportunities for researchers aboard. We believe that in order to advance the chances of Port Phillip Bay’s dolphin population, there is a need for the most up-to-date information to monitor their health and build a better understanding of their status, threats and management options.
Education goal
Develop, conduct and produce educational programs, seminars, articles and publications that raise environmental awareness.
Polperro Dolphin Swims’ ‘Conservation through education and interpretation’ philosophy is an elemental aspect of our identity. Polperro’s method is to entertain greatly, while educating gently. We believe that through showcasing the natural wonders of Port Phillip Bay, introducing people to its’ iconic species and informing them about the ecosystem that sustains them in an immersive, fun, safe and inclusive fashion, we can connect people to place and awaken a need to know and a need to care.
Community goal
Encourage environmental awareness and participation at the community level by ensuring that our services are accessible to local groups and schools as well as to larger public and private sector institutions.
Education + Inspiration (from nature) = Action (at a community level).