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
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
How Families Can Help Save Wild Dolphins in 2025: Simple Actions for Big Impact
How Families Can Help Save Wild Dolphins in 2025: Simple Actions for Big Impact Dolphins are fascinating creatures, known for their intelligence and social behaviors, which we at the Wild Dolphin Project, led by Dr. Denise Herzing, love to study. But they face growing threats from noise pollution, marine debris
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
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
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
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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Is Anyone Listening? What Animals Are Saying to Each Other and to Us This compelling book dives deep into the ways dolphins communicate with each other—and even with humans—offering readers a unique glimpse into her pioneering work on interspecies understanding. A must-read for anyone curious about animal communication and intelligence!
The Spooky Science of Dolphins, Bats, and Echolocation
As Halloween approaches, our minds often drift to the mysterious and the uncanny. Ghosts, goblins, and the occasional bat flit through our imaginations. But, what if we told you that some of the most fascinating creatures of the night aren’t just figments of spooky tales? Enter the world of bats