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
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
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
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
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
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
Exploring Dolphin Mythology Across Cultures
With their complex communication and obvious intelligence, dolphins have captivated the mind of Wild Dolphin Project scientists for 40 years. But, we aren’t alone — it’s been going on for centuries. In both modern and ancient times, stories depict dolphins as playful creatures with a strong bond to humans, often