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.

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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

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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

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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

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Sharing the Water: Safe Boating Around Marine Mammals This Summer

By Wild Dolphin Project Summer is the perfect time to head out on the water — whether you’re cruising the coast, enjoying a sunset sail, or taking the family for a day of fun in the sun. But as more boats hit the waves, it’s important to remember we’re not

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From Calf to Spotted Adult: The Life Cycle of an Atlantic Spotted Dolphin

From Calf to Spotted Adult: The Life Cycle of an Atlantic Spotted Dolphin By Wild Dolphin Project When it comes to raising a dolphin, moms do a lot of the heavy lifting—literally. Like all marine mammals, Atlantic spotted dolphins give birth to live young after a pregnancy that lasts around

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How to Help Save Marine Mammals: 11 Eco-Friendly Ways to Make a Difference

How to Help Save Marine Mammals: 11 Eco-Friendly Ways to Make a Difference Marine mammals—like dolphins, whales, seals, and manatees—play vital roles in ocean ecosystems. But around the world, they face growing threats: plastic pollution, climate change, habitat loss, noise from ships, entanglement in fishing gear, and more. The good

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Sylvia Earle: A Champion for Ocean Conservation at the Wild Ocean Science Event

Sylvia Earle: A Champion for Ocean Conservation at the Wild Ocean Science Event In the world of ocean conservation, few names are as synonymous with environmental advocacy as Sylvia Earle. Known for her groundbreaking work as a marine biologist, explorer, and author, Earle’s commitment to protecting our oceans has made

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Dolphin Social Lives and Relationships

When most people think of dolphins, the first thing that comes to mind is their playful nature, often depicted in movies or documentaries. And to counter that, news articles also like to focus on a darker side of dolphins, sensationalizing their aggressive behavior to grab attention. You know, “dolphins aren’t

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Meet the Team: Alexandra Rose

Alexandra, a Lake Worth local, earned her bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from Florida State University in 2019. Her passion for the ocean started early, spending countless hours at the beach and on the water. As an undergrad, she researched deep sea sharks and later worked on seal rescues, wildlife

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