Field Season Blog: Trip 3
Trip 3: The Fins in the North This year has continued to bring us unexpected curveballs this field season. Following our second trip, our research vessel Stenella needed a little T.L.C. in the yard before going back out to the Bahamas. After her week at the “boat spa”, she
Field Season Blog: Trip 1
Trip 1: Forty-Two Seasons and Counting The 42nd summer season is officially underway, and if the first trip was any indication, we are in for a very exciting summer at sea. The Bahamas welcomed us back with a little bit of everything: gorgeous dolphin encounters, beautiful snorkels, and amazing
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
How Long Can Dolphins Hold Their Breath?
Imagine always holding your breath — while running, talking, eating and sleeping. How long can you hold your breath? 30 seconds, 1 minute or 2? Well, some whales can hold their breath over an hour, necessary for a life in the sea. Dolphins and whales, together known as cetaceans, are