Would you like to learn more about the magnificent whales, dolphins and dugongs that inhabit Moreton Bay?
Traditional Owners and scientists will share their knowledge of marine mammals at next month’s free Marine Mammal Forum: Sharing Scientific and Traditional Knowledge.
The forum, part of the on North Stradbroke Island, will include talks from traditional owners and scientific researchers.
Yura Yalingbila Festival organiser will speak about the festival, what it means to the community and the importance of Yalingbila to the Quandamooka people.
Three sessions throughout the day will focus on Yalingbila (whales), Buwangun (dolphins) and Yungun (dugong).
Research station education coordinator said each session would be opened by a traditional owner speaking about cultural significance, followed by talks from scientific experts.
There will be displays by groups including , , and .
The event is open to the public. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Date: Monday 31 July
Time: 9am-3pm
Location: Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Moreton Bay Research Station, 37 Fraser Street, Dunwich
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General enquiries: mbrs@uq.edu.au 07 3409 9058. Media: Kathy Townsend kathy.townsend@uq.edu.au, 0428 388 959.
