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Our Mission Statement

Our aim is to encourage an appreciation and understanding of Marine life with a view to promoting conservation and sustainable use.

Our Vision

A Marine Discovery Centre with models, activities aquariums, trails and experiments that are innovative, interactive and exciting.

Our Sponsors

Thanks to all our sponsors who have contributed to the success of the Marine Discovery Centre.

Bookings Welcome

This Centre is a very popular School Excursion site and bookings are essential.

P/f: +61 8 8356 8943

Our Location

We can be found at Henley Beach, South Australia, 15 minutes from Adelaide's CBD.

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National Marine Discovery Centre seeks a part-sponsor

The National Oceans Office and the Fisheries Research & Development Corporation supported the National Marine Discovery Centre (MDC) Workshop Meeting.
The Centres including the following:

• Ballina High Marine Discovery Centre
• Dolphin Discovery Centre in Bunbury WA
• Henley Beach Marine Discovery Centre in SA
• Queenscliff Marine Discovery Centre in Victoria
• Bondi Beach Marine Discovery Centre in NSW
• Woodbridge Marine Discovery Centre
• Naturaliste Marine Discovery Centre, Perth WA
• Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre, Eden, NSW
• Hastings Point Marine Environments Field Study and Resource Centre

We are seeking a part-sponsor.
For further details email Tim Hoile (Chair)