A Surprise Encounter With Offshore Bottlenose Dolphins
By Trip 8, we had settled into the rhythm of working on the bank and the season was almost at an end. This one particular late August morning, we had spent time with the Atlantic spotted dolphins, collecting behavioral data and observations as we followed the group through the water.
How Do Scientists Collect DNA From Wild Dolphins Without Capturing Them?
Swimming with wild dolphins is an incredible way to study them. As researchers, we can observe their behavior up close, record their sounds, and document interactions that would be difficult to see from a boat. There is so much happening below the surface that we can capture! And sometimes, the
Meet our Intern: Taylor Snudden
Growing up in New Jersey, Taylor always knew she wanted to work with animals and contribute to conservation efforts. Her passion for wildlife led her to a job at a conservation zoo, where she gained hands-on experience caring for animals and educating visitors about the importance of protecting them. But it
Meet our Intern: Amber Sylvester
As a biology student at Florida Atlantic University entering her fourth year, Amber has always been fascinated by the natural world. Growing up in several different places exposed her to a variety of ecosystems and sparked an early curiosity about how plants, animals, and environments interact. Her time living in
Hidden Forests of the Sea: Why Seagrass Matters for Dolphins and Marine Life
When people imagine diverse and thriving marine ecosystems, they often picture colorful coral reefs. Yet one of the most essential essential habitats on Earth is often overlooked: seagrass meadows. These underwater flowering plants (yes, they flower!) form vast, green landscapes that sustain marine biodiversity providing shelter for crabs, fish, and
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
How Dolphins Communicate
Dolphins live in a world shaped by sound. In the ocean, where visibility can be limited, sound travels farther and faster than light. Dolphins have evolved highly sophisticated ways to produce, interpret and respond to acoustic signals—allowing them to coordinate behavior, maintain social bonds, find food and navigate their
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