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The Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary Action Group are members of the public who generously volunteer their time to help monitor and care for the Port River dolphins, and make the Port River and Barker Inlet a safer place for them to live.

The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) are Australia’s only national charity dedicated solely to protecting our precious ocean wildlife - a community of ocean lovers across the nation working for healthy seas.

BirdLife Australia is proud to be the nation's largest bird conservation organisation. As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, their aim is clear: to create a bright future for Australia's birds, including our beautiful Seabirds.

Birds SA promote the conservation of Australian birds and their habitats.

Conservation SA is the voice for South Australia's environment. For nearly 50 years they have been committed to protecting, restoring and conserving our unique and beautiful natural spaces, and promoting a truly sustainable future for our state.

Reef Watch is a multi-award winning citizen science program in which volunteers work with marine scientists to gather quality information that contributes to the management of our marine environment. In this unique and exciting program, recreational divers and other volunteers gather data about the health of the oceans. Volunteer involvement develops community awareness about the state of marine ecosystems and triggers action for their protection.

Estuary Care Foundation (ECF) promotes the protection of the ecology and shorelines of South Australia’s Port River and Barker Inlet. The foundation has a culture of engaging with communities (including environment, government, business and education), and a strong foundation in citizen science. It promotes nature-based solutions through community action.

Fishwatch helps protect fish stocks by making sure fishing rules and regulations are followed by commercial and recreational fishers.

The Friends of Gulf St Vincent is a not-for-profit community group concerned about the condition and health of this unique body of water.

Windara Reef is the largest shellfish reef restoration project ever attempted in Australia. Using proven methods of restoring lost shellfish reefs in southern Australia, The Nature Conservancy, along with project partners the Australian Government (through its National Stronger Regions Fund), South Australian Government, Yorke Peninsula Council and the University of Adelaide, are creating Windara Reef off Rogues Point, Yorke Peninsula in the Gulf St Vincent. Friends of Windara Reef advocate the benefits of Windara Reef, and aspects of the reef’s development and sustainability.

The Port Environment Centre is a community driven organisation and 'gathering place' that supports the community in living sustainably, valuing, caring for, learning about and enjoying the experience of the natural coastal, marine and estuarine environment.

Redmap (Range Extension Database & Mapping project) invites the Australian community to spot, log and map marine species that are uncommon in Australia, or along particular parts of our coast.