A group on a boat watches a whale's tail emerge from the ocean.

Gold Coast Ocean Rescue

From the Gold Coast to the tropical tip of Australia, when an animal is in trouble, this elite team of experts from the Sea World Foundation get the call. Gold Coast Ocean Rescue takes you inside the drama-packed missions of the Sea World Foundation as they save the world’s most vulnerable marine animals. The unique series, streaming on 7plus showcases the intricate operations of Australia’s premier marine park, Sea World through engaging stories, memorable moments and highlights the incredible bonds between the animals and those who care for them.

Go behind the scenes with Sea World Foundation Team

Heart-warming rescues

Exclusive access and stunning Gold Coast views

Where to Watch

Gold Coast Ocean Rescue is available to stream on 7plus.
A helicopter flies over the Gold Coast shoreline with city buildings in the background; large text reads "Gold Coast Ocean Rescue.

Episode 1

Episode 1 takes you behind the scenes with the expert Sea World Foundation team as they conduct a perilous mission to rescue a dolphin which required the assistance of Sea World Helicopters, conduct surgery on a green sea turtle and commence vital conservation efforts to save leopard sharks.

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A whale entangled in ropes and fishing lines emerges from the water near the shore under a clear blue sky.

Episode 2

Episode 2 takes you on-board with the Sea World Foundation team as they join the Queensland Department of Fisheries MART agency to disentangle a humpback whale at Kirra Beach. Plus, go inside the operating room as Mishka the Polar Bear undergoes a delicate dental procedure and meet one of the newest additions to Penguin Point.

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A person in a wetsuit holds a yellow pole near a shark swimming along the ocean floor.

Episode 3

Episode 3 takes you on-board with the Sea World Foundation team as they join the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Department to conduct vital research into Grey Nurse Sharks. Plus, head inside the operating room as Big Bird the pelican undergoes eye surgery and meet Cliffy, one of the rescued dolphins who resides at Sea World.

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A group on a boat watches a whale's tail emerge from the ocean.

Episode 4

Episode 4 takes you on-board with the Sea World Foundation team as they join the Griffith University researcher Dr. Olaf Meynecke to tag humpback whales in an effort to learn more about the majestic mammals who traverse our coastline. Plus, meet two adorable rescued green turtle hatchlings as they prepare for their return to journey to adulthood and Dr Claire conducts a tricky rescue of an entangled pelican.

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Three people assist a dolphin in a large, shallow, indoor pool.

Episode 5

Episode 5 explores the incredible highs and lows the sea World team experiences and get an insight into their expertise, passion and dedication when rescuing and caring for marine animals. Meet Floyd, an adorable False Killer Whale calf rescued after stranding in Northern NSW, and the team travel to northern Queensland to help a fur seal pup who was found well outside his normal geographic range.

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A person wearing goggles and gloves sits on snow, interacting with a fluffy penguin chick while an adult king penguin stands nearby in a rocky, icy environment.

Episode 6

Episode 6 takes you on-board head on-board with the Sea World Foundation team as they put their training into real life with the rescue operation of a humpback whale. With seasnake rescues increasing, the Sea World team are also put through their paces as they complete a snake handling course and meet one of the newest chicks at Penguin Encounter.

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A seal peeks through a tangle of dry branches and twigs, its face partially visible among the dense brush.

Episode 7

Episode 7 takes you to Kangaroo Island with Dr Claire as she joins South Australian Parks and Wildlife Department to conduct research on one of the most vulnerable species, the Australian Sea Lion. Plus, head on-board with the team on a rescue operation of a Bull Shark in Biggera Waters and go below the surface for an important ocean clean up.

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A person in a blue Sea World Foundation shirt leans over the edge of a boat, reaching toward a large sea turtle in the water. A yellow helmet is visible in the foreground.

Episode 8

Episode 8 takes you on-board with the Sea World Foundation team as they conduct a tricky rescue operation on a humpback whale entangled in fishing equipment. Plus, learn how the dolphins at Sea World, and their snot, are assisting Nord University’s conservation efforts of whales in Norway and meet Peg, a penguin in need of an orthidic.

Watch
An adult polar bear and a cub stand on snow indoors, touching noses, with a red toy nearby and a painted mountain backdrop behind them.

Episode 9

Episode 9 takes you on-board head on-board with the Sea World Foundation team as they join the University of Queensland team to conduct vital research into the Dugong population of Moreton Bay. Plus, travel to Canada to check in on Henry the Polar Bear and dive below the surface to check out the Gold Coast’s newest attraction, Wonder Reef.

Watch
A small motorboat with several people onboard moves quickly across calm water with a city and green hill in the background.

Episode 10

Episode 10 takes you on-board head on-board with the Sea World Foundation team on the delicate rescue operation of a whale calf entangled in Shark Control Netting. The team work with Macquarie Univerity to research shark deterrents which could one day assist governments when looking at options for shark control programs, and hopefully lessen the impact on our marine life. Plus, we see the tragic effects last year’s Northern NSW floods has on the community and wildlife and head Paradise Country to conduct health checks on the newest arrivals at the park.

Watch
A helicopter flies over the Gold Coast shoreline with city buildings in the background; large text reads "Gold Coast Ocean Rescue.

Episode 1

Episode 1 takes you behind the scenes with the expert Sea World Foundation team as they conduct a perilous mission to rescue a dolphin which required the assistance of Sea World Helicopters, conduct surgery on a green sea turtle and commence vital conservation efforts to save leopard sharks.

Watch
A whale entangled in ropes and fishing lines emerges from the water near the shore under a clear blue sky.

Episode 2

Episode 2 takes you on-board with the Sea World Foundation team as they join the Queensland Department of Fisheries MART agency to disentangle a humpback whale at Kirra Beach. Plus, go inside the operating room as Mishka the Polar Bear undergoes a delicate dental procedure and meet one of the newest additions to Penguin Point.

Watch
A person in a wetsuit holds a yellow pole near a shark swimming along the ocean floor.

Episode 3

Episode 3 takes you on-board with the Sea World Foundation team as they join the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Department to conduct vital research into Grey Nurse Sharks. Plus, head inside the operating room as Big Bird the pelican undergoes eye surgery and meet Cliffy, one of the rescued dolphins who resides at Sea World.

Watch
A group on a boat watches a whale's tail emerge from the ocean.

Episode 4

Episode 4 takes you on-board with the Sea World Foundation team as they join the Griffith University researcher Dr. Olaf Meynecke to tag humpback whales in an effort to learn more about the majestic mammals who traverse our coastline. Plus, meet two adorable rescued green turtle hatchlings as they prepare for their return to journey to adulthood and Dr Claire conducts a tricky rescue of an entangled pelican.

Watch
Three people assist a dolphin in a large, shallow, indoor pool.

Episode 5

Episode 5 explores the incredible highs and lows the sea World team experiences and get an insight into their expertise, passion and dedication when rescuing and caring for marine animals. Meet Floyd, an adorable False Killer Whale calf rescued after stranding in Northern NSW, and the team travel to northern Queensland to help a fur seal pup who was found well outside his normal geographic range.

Watch
A person wearing goggles and gloves sits on snow, interacting with a fluffy penguin chick while an adult king penguin stands nearby in a rocky, icy environment.

Episode 6

Episode 6 takes you on-board head on-board with the Sea World Foundation team as they put their training into real life with the rescue operation of a humpback whale. With seasnake rescues increasing, the Sea World team are also put through their paces as they complete a snake handling course and meet one of the newest chicks at Penguin Encounter.

Watch
A seal peeks through a tangle of dry branches and twigs, its face partially visible among the dense brush.

Episode 7

Episode 7 takes you to Kangaroo Island with Dr Claire as she joins South Australian Parks and Wildlife Department to conduct research on one of the most vulnerable species, the Australian Sea Lion. Plus, head on-board with the team on a rescue operation of a Bull Shark in Biggera Waters and go below the surface for an important ocean clean up.

Watch
A person in a blue Sea World Foundation shirt leans over the edge of a boat, reaching toward a large sea turtle in the water. A yellow helmet is visible in the foreground.

Episode 8

Episode 8 takes you on-board with the Sea World Foundation team as they conduct a tricky rescue operation on a humpback whale entangled in fishing equipment. Plus, learn how the dolphins at Sea World, and their snot, are assisting Nord University’s conservation efforts of whales in Norway and meet Peg, a penguin in need of an orthidic.

Watch
An adult polar bear and a cub stand on snow indoors, touching noses, with a red toy nearby and a painted mountain backdrop behind them.

Episode 9

Episode 9 takes you on-board head on-board with the Sea World Foundation team as they join the University of Queensland team to conduct vital research into the Dugong population of Moreton Bay. Plus, travel to Canada to check in on Henry the Polar Bear and dive below the surface to check out the Gold Coast’s newest attraction, Wonder Reef.

Watch
A small motorboat with several people onboard moves quickly across calm water with a city and green hill in the background.

Episode 10

Episode 10 takes you on-board head on-board with the Sea World Foundation team on the delicate rescue operation of a whale calf entangled in Shark Control Netting. The team work with Macquarie Univerity to research shark deterrents which could one day assist governments when looking at options for shark control programs, and hopefully lessen the impact on our marine life. Plus, we see the tragic effects last year’s Northern NSW floods has on the community and wildlife and head Paradise Country to conduct health checks on the newest arrivals at the park.

Watch