The Dolphin Research Institute (DRI) was formed in 1991 by people who were concerned about our dolphins and bays. Since then it has provided solutions to all of the above and continues its great work out of their research and education  centre in Hastings.  Their award-winning ‘i sea, i care’ School Ambassador Program – a key part of working for the future – has helped over 4,000 marine ambassadors have learnt about the impacts we all have on our bays including how population growth combined with climate change are becoming the major threat to our marine life in our two precious bays. Dolphin Research Institute is a non-government organisation and a registered charity. DRI relies on community support.   We can help by donating to the Adopt-A-Dolphin campaign or by asking our schools to enquire about the ‘i sea, i care’ Ambassador Program.

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The Dolphin Research Institute (DRI) was formed in 1991 by people who were concerned about our dolphins and bays. Since then it has provided solutions to all of the above and continues its great work out of their research and education  centre in Hastings.  Their award-winning ‘i sea, i care’ School Ambassador Program – a key part of working for the future – has helped over 4,000 marine ambassadors have learnt about the impacts we all have on our bays including how population growth combined with climate change are becoming the major threat to our marine life in our two precious bays. Dolphin Research Institute is a non-government organisation and a registered charity. DRI relies on community support.   We can help by donating to the Adopt-A-Dolphin campaign or by asking our schools to enquire about the ‘i sea, i care’ Ambassador Program.

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DRI began in the late 80’s by people who were concerned about our local dolphins and what we were doing to our marine environment. We have grown in to a well-managed and sustainable, not-for-profit conservation organisation.  DRI works in three key strategic areas, Research – for Conservation, Education – for the next generation and Environmental Leadership – for the community.

The Institute is a registered charity and is self-funded from the community, foundations, the corporate sector and government grants. Today, we are able to employ biologists and educators to work with our volunteers and students on strategic and outcome-driven projects.  Our original concerns and passions remain, as do our community roots.

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