Sylvia Earle: A Champion for Ocean Conservation at the Wild Ocean Science Event

Sylvia Earle: A Champion for Ocean Conservation at the Wild Ocean Science Event In the world of ocean conservation, few names are as synonymous with environmental advocacy as Sylvia Earle. Known for her groundbreaking work as a marine biologist, explorer, and author, Earle’s commitment to protecting our oceans has made

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Dolphin Social Lives and Relationships

When most people think of dolphins, the first thing that comes to mind is their playful nature, often depicted in movies or documentaries. And to counter that, news articles also like to focus on a darker side of dolphins, sensationalizing their aggressive behavior to grab attention. You know, “dolphins aren’t

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Meet the Team: Alexandra Rose

Alexandra, a Lake Worth local, earned her bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from Florida State University in 2016. Her passion for the ocean started early, spending countless hours at the beach and on the water. As an undergrad, she researched deep sea sharks and later worked on seal rescues, wildlife

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Dolphin Whispers Project

An AI Generated Podcast about CHAT The Dolphin Whispers Project’s Julio Raldua Veuthey shared his recent AI generated podcast with WDP about our CHAT research. Listen to Podcast C.H.A.T. (Cetacean Hearing Augmentation Technology) is an underwater computer capable of playing and receiving sounds. Since it is meant to be a

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Diets of Dolphins, Whales, and More

What do dolphins and whales eat in the wild Marine mammals are a diverse group of creatures, and just like land mammals, their diets vary depending on their species, habitat, and hunting strategies. From the sleek and playful dolphins to the massive, deep-diving sperm whales, each marine mammal has its

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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

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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

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Cindy Elliser Makes a Splash: Back Aboard the Stenella!

Trip 7 Memories From Cindy It was great being back on Stenella again this year! Once again it was like stepping back in time and the old routines (but new equipment) fell right into place. This trip we spent the whole time on Little Bahama Bank, so it really was

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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!

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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

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