12 Ways to Save Dolphins
12 Ways to Save Dolphins Practical ways to protect dolphins and the ocean they depend on. Dolphins are highly intelligent, social animals whose survival is closely tied to the health of the ocean. More than four decades of non-invasive research by the Wild Dolphin Project (WDP) have revealed how dolphins
How Dolphins Are Similar to People
When people spend time watching wild dolphins, one thing becomes clear very quickly: these animals are not just swimming mammals — they are thinkers, communicators, and social beings with complex lives. Decades of research by the Wild Dolphin Project (WDP), and other researchers, have helped scientists understand just how much
A Greener Tide: How to Reduce Holiday Waste for the Sake of Our Ocean
The holiday season arrives with all the familiar sparkle—twinkling lights, gatherings with loved ones, and a flurry of gift-giving. But behind the cheer sits a growing concern: the surge of waste that accompanies this time of year. In the United States alone, household waste increases by nearly 25% between Thanksgiving
Meet Our Intern: A Q&A with Our Fall Research Intern
Meet Our Intern: A Q&A with Our Fall Research Intern Every season, we’re fortunate to welcome passionate students who bring curiosity, dedication, and fresh perspectives to the Wild Dolphin Project. This fall, we’re excited to spotlight one of our interns who is not only deeply committed to marine animal welfare.
21 Balloons and a Bigger Problem: What Marine Debris Means for Dolphins
During our 2025 Bahamas field season with the Wild Dolphin Project, our team collected 21 balloons floating at or near the ocean’s surface — and that was from just one trip. Over the course of the summer, we encountered and removed many balloons and other forms of marine debris,
Last Trip of the Season and a GIANT Surprise!
We were crossing back to Florida from the Bahamas on our final trip of the 2025 Field Season and it started with a flash of white on the horizon—far off, just barely visible from the bridge. I squinted into the distance, wondering if it was splashing. Maybe a jumping fish?
Trips 5 and 6
Trip 5: Dolphins in the Dark August really brought the rain to Stenella and The Bahamas. The first half of the trip was spent dodging squalls and storms that seemed to follow us everywhere we went. Little did we know, avoiding the storms would lead us into a remarkable encounter.
Field Season, Trips 3 and 4
July Trip 3: The Usual Suspects Trip 3 of the season brought us a little bit of everything – dolphin encounters, beautiful snorkeling, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. After a bit of a wait, we finally had our first encounters with the spotted dolphins on Little Bahama Bank (LBB), and the payoff
Field Season Blog: Trips 1 and 2
Trip 1: Diving Right Back In After a long off-season on land, our team was excited to dust off their fins and make their way back to the clear blue waters of the Bahamas for the first trip of the field season. With some new crew on deck, we geared
Reduce Plastic Use: Simple Steps to Protect Dolphins and Our Oceans
Plastic is everywhere — in our food packaging, clothing fibers, and countless other products we use daily. Its convenience and low cost have made it a staple in modern life, but plastic is also one of the most persistent pollutants in our oceans. This pollution impacts marine ecosystems, wildlife, and