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
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The Evolution of Dolphin Research: Embracing New Technology
Dolphin research has come a long way from the days of underwater film cameras and limited shot counts. Today, technology plays a pivotal role in enhancing our understanding of these animals, from advanced sound processing to high-definition video and innovative underwater communication systems. From the Sky Drones are revolutionizing marine
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!
6 Awesome Facts About Spotted Dolphins in the Bahamas
Denise Herzing, Ph.D., founder and director of the Wild Dolphin Project, has been studying Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis) in the Bahamas since 1985. Since that time, she’s learned a lot about their social behavior, communication, feeding behavior, ecology, and social structure. Dolphins are mammals, which means they breathe air
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The Wild Dolphin Project was started by Dr. Denise Herzing back in 1985. Since then Dr. Herzing, along with her colleagues and graduate students, put out multiple peer reviewed research papers on the behavior, acoustics, and ecology of the two species we study in the Bahamas. Over the years she
What’s an S-posture and why do dolphins do it?
By Bethany Augliere Using visual signals, along with vocalizations, is one way whales and dolphins can communicate with one another. The S-posture is one such body signal, where the dolphin bends its body into an S shape. Generally, dolphins use this body posture in two specific social contexts: courtship and