Unexpected Ocean Encounter: Bottlenose Dolphins and Humpback Whale Spotted Together
Chilly Monday Morning Surprise After a couple very windy months we finally got out on the water for an unexpected shakedown Florida day of permitted dolphin ID work. It’s not unusual to see bottlenose dolphins, and even Atlantic spotted dolphins on occasion. Sure enough a group of bottlenose dolphins were
The Hydromoth- a Passive Acoustic Monitoring Device
Meet the Hydromoth! We’re excited to introduce our newest research tool—meet the Hydromoth! It’s not just any gadget; this little device is a game-changer for marine mammal research. So, what exactly is a Hydromoth, and why are we so pumped about it? The Hydromoth is an open-source passive acoustic monitoring
Eagle’s Nest- Our Latest Camera & Audio
Introducing our newest DIY project: the Eagle Nest! This season, we were thrilled to start using a new camera model—Eagle—which has all of the essential components of our last camera: a GoPro video camera and our TASCAM audio recording device. Eagle is extra special though because it has a 360-degree
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!
New Faces and Mother Nature
From Sun and Storms to New Friends: Reflections on Our 6th Field Research Adventure in the Bahamas With the completion of our sixth trip, the reality of the 2024 field season’s end has hit us all at the Wild Dolphin Project. Mother Nature made sure that we closed the season
Adventures with Carl Safina: Unforgettable Encounters of Trip 5
On The Hunt in LBB Hello! We’ve just wrapped up our fifth trip of the summer, and it’s hard to believe that the field season is nearing its end. Trip 5 was truly special as we had renowned ecologist and author, Carl Safina, aboard the Stenella. Carl, who was also
Dolphin Detective Work and Aerials
Crossing Into Adventure Hey everyone! I know it has been a while since you’ve heard from us here at the Wild Dolphin Project, but we are back from trip 4 with lots of stories to tell you. So, grab some popcorn and tea or coffee and settle in for the
Dolphin Discoveries: New Calves & Male Aggression
During Trip 2, we made some fascinating findings and witnessed exciting behavior, including sharks and aggressive males. Read on to learn more! Little Bahama Bank Amanda, an adult female Atlantic spotted dolphin, has a new female calf. (Amanda is a particularly special dolphin, read our blog just about her). We
40 years in the Field: First Trip of 2024
We’ve concluded our first two dolphin trips in the Bahamas of the 2024 field season. Here is a recap of Trip 1 by our research director and founder, Denise Herzing, Ph.D., and research assistant Hayley Knapp. Summary of Trip 1 by Denise Herzing Although May is not always a good
Updates on Lamda
In September 2018 a male Atlantic spotted dolphin named Lamda, who we’ve known since 2013 as a young juvenile, stranded far from his home in Bimini. He was rehabilitated in an Animal Rescue Centre in the Bahamas, where they looked after him until he was recovered and ultimately, released back
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