Wild Ocean Science Recap: What we can learn from the whales’ way of life
Our annual Wild Ocean Science evening felt like a reunion of people who share a deep, enduring connection to the ocean. From the moment guests arrived, there was a strong sense of energy in the room—scientists, longtime supporters, ocean advocates, and curious newcomers all gathering with a shared purpose: to
Sperm Whales: Deep-Diving Giants of the Ocean
In March, Dr. Shane Gero will be joining us at our 8th annual Wild Ocean Science event and sperm whales will be the topic of conservation! So, read on to learn a little bit more about Dr. Gero and sperm whales. In 2005, Dr. Gero founded the Dominica Sperm
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.
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?
Trip 7 Explorations on LBB
We’ve just returned from our last trip of the 2024 season, and though it’s always a bit bittersweet to wrap up the summer, we couldn’t have asked for a better final adventure. This trip was packed with exciting encounters and amazing team work, making it truly one for the books!
Meet the team: Denise “Sam” Sammartano
Our new executive assistant, Denise “Sam” Sammartano, hails from Miami, Florida. She has a lifelong passion for exploring and the ocean, and is endlessly captivated by the mysteries still surrounding marine life. (If you are calling or emailing the office about trip information, internships, media requests, this is who
Modern Welding: A Blast From Stenella’s Past
A Guest Blog from Steve Fort at Modern Welding Stenella: Built in the 1970’s…She is a Timeless Vessel of Quality and Craftsmanship which now serves in the Wild Dolphin Project’s Research Hi, I’m Stephen Fort. I am a retired employee with 50 years of service at Modern Welding Company, headquartered
Sponsor Spotlight: Ocean Tec Usa
We are so lucky to have the support from a local company like Ocean Tec USA and we want to take a moment to highlight them. Recently, WDP took a moment to sit down with Ocean Tec’s Lily O’Leary to learn more. Read on! 1. In your words, tell us
Dr. Cindy Elliser Returns!
This summer we had Dr. Cindy Elliser return to the R/V Stenella after 13 years away. For those of you who don’t know Cindy, she was with us at Wild Dolphin Project for 10 years as a research assistant as well as both a master’s student and doctoral student at
Meet the Team: Hayley Knapp
Meet Hayley Knapp, research assistant for the Wild Dolphin Project. Hayley Knapp grew up in Wichita, Kansas and water has always been an important part of her life, whether it was beach vacations, sailing on the lake, or competitively swimming. She in fell in love with dolphins when she was