Wild Dolphin Project

At the Wild Dolphin Project, we study how dolphins communicate — using sounds and body language to hunt, socialize, and stay connected. Through photo ID, acoustic recordings, and long-term tracking, we’re learning how their social lives evolve and how human activity impacts them.

Happy Shark Awareness Day—a day to celebrate and highlight the research and conservation of these apex predators.

During our 4 decades of research, we've had the chance to observe many species: whale sharks, tiger sharks, great hammerheads and others.

Photos: Bethany Augliere

🌊 First trip of the season = a success! 🐬

Snorkeled Sugar & Hesperus wrecks + reef.
Highlights: sharks, loggerheads, reef squid, triggerfish, lionfish & more!

Spotted dolphins: Tyler, Toggle, Moose, Destiny, Roo, Picard, Zahara.

5 crater-feeding bottlenose!

#WildDolphinProject

🗓️ It’s #WorldEnvironmentDay & this year’s theme hits home: #BeatPlasticPollution.

We’ve seen dolphins play with plastic at our field site—this issue is real. 🌊

Cut single-use plastics. Choose reusables. Join cleanups. Act now.

#WildDolphinProject #ReducePlastic

This #WorldOceanMonth, we celebrate the wonder of the sea and the wild dolphins that inspire us daily.

Led by Dr. Denise Herzing, we've studied them for 40+ years—because wonder fuels science, and protection starts with curiosity.

#Wonder2025 #ListenLearnProtect 💙

New AI Models Could Let Us Chat with Dolphins Google is developing an LLM that could help us communicate with dolphins

Could AI help us speak dolphin? 🐬💬

Google is developing an AI model in partnership with @gtresearchnews.bsky.social and TWCF grantee
@dolphinresearch.bsky.social to identify common patterns, structures, and even possible meanings behind dolphin communication.

Read more in @sciam.bsky.social.

Happy World Turtle Day!

Marine turtles have been gliding through the oceans for more than 150 million years—long before dinosaurs disappeared.

We're so lucky to regularly see them at our field site!

Nominate Wild Dolphin Project to share $2,000,000 Each year we give $500,000 in grants based on your votes

Your vote can help us share in $500,000 in grants — and it only takes a minute!

✅ Vote now to support dolphin research and conservation

Vote here: mygivingcircle.org/wild-dolphin...

#WildDolphinProject #DolphinConservation #VoteToGive #GivingCircle #MarineScience #SupportWhatYouLove

Dr. Denise Herzing’s new book Is Anyone Listening? was recently reviewed—and it’s sparking thoughtful reflection on the science of animal communication. 🐬📖

🔗 Read the full review here: integrativeandcomparativebiology.wordpress.com/2025/01/21/o...

Happy Earth Day from the Wild Dolphin Project!

DolphinGemma: How Google AI is helping decode dolphin communication Dolphin researchers are using Gemma and Google Pixel phones to try to decipher how dolphins talk to one another.

We hope everyone had a great National Dolphin Day yesterday and got to check out our exciting announcement!

If you missed it, check out the blog on our website: DolphinGemma: How Google AI is helping decode dolphin communication.

blog.google/technology/a...

DolphinGemma: How Google AI is helping decode dolphin communication Dolphin researchers are using Gemma and Google Pixel phones to try to decipher how dolphins talk to one another.

Happy Dolphin Day!

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news from the world of marine science: DolphinGemma is here!

Read more here: blog.google/technology/a...

Stay tuned for more on this groundbreaking research! #DolphinDay #AIforGood #DolphinCommunication #MarineScience #DolphinGemma

Limited spots available for an adventure with wild dolphins in the Bahamas! 🐬🌊

✨ Trip #2: June 10 - June 18 – 3 spots available!
✨ Trip #4: July 8 - July 16 – 5 spots available!
✨ Trip #6: August 5 - August 13 – 6 spots available!
✨ Trip #8: September 2 - September 10 – 6 spots available!

Our new coffee table book is here and ready for your home! It will be available for purchase at our annual Wild Ocean Science event this Saturday.

Don't miss the chance to get a signed copy from Dr. Denise Herzing herself!

We'll also have other books, t-shirts, and merchandise available for sale.

Happy first day of spring! That means summer is just around the corner — and our field season.

Do you want to join us and observe wild dolphins in the Bahamas? Be sure to sign up!

More information:

www.wilddolphinproject.org/participate/...

Do not miss your chance to see Her Deepness, Sylvia Earle, in person at our annual Wild Ocean Science event at Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, FL. Be sure to get your tickets now!

More info 👇
www.wilddolphinproject.org/media/wos2025/

Dolphin bonding goes beyond just playful leaps and flips! One of the most noticeable behaviors is "pec rubs," where dolphins gently rub their pectoral fins together, reinforcing their social bonds.

Copyright: Wild Dolphin Project

#DolphinFacts #MarineLife #SocialBonds

It's time for Trivia Tuesday at the Wild Dolphin Project 🐬🤩

In the #Bahamas, where we work, adult #bottlenose dolphins are smaller than adult Atlantic spotted #dolphins.

Let us know your answer below 👇

#triviatuesday #marinescience #wilddolphinproject

Are There Plenty of Fish in the Sea? Ask an Elephant Seal - bioGraphic Counting deep-sea fish is difficult, but elephant seals can make it easier.

Just read this article - check it out!

"Are There Plenty of Fish in the Sea? Ask an Elephant Seal
Counting deep-sea fish is difficult, but elephant seals can make it easier."

www.biographic.com/are-there-pl...

Did you know we have a monthly newsletter to keep you updated on everything happening at the Wild Dolphin Project? It's the best way to stay in the loop.

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We're searching for a captain for our 20 meter research vessel! Share with anyone interested.

We are based in Palm Beach during the off-season, with our summer field season happening in the Bahamas.

More info here: miami.craigslist.org/pbc/npo/d/no...

I heard that some of you people prefer to receive your snarky science fact-checking of viral news stories in meme format, and I am here to help.

Cautious Whales Sing In A Whisper Orcas Cannot Hear | Defector Blue whales are not just the largest animals alive today, but the largest animals to ever live on Earth. They can stretch past 100 feet long and weigh up to 330,000 pounds. Being this big, it seems, s...

defector.com/cautious-wha... whalesong:those who run quiet, run deep (fnfnd)

We're hiring! More details coming soon. Interested? Email your resume to info@wilddolphinproject.org.

No, any info is appreciated. :) thanks!

Here is our Valentine's Day Card — share the photo and send to someone special or save and print to give to someone!

Dream Job Alert!

WDP is looking for a passionate individual to join our team as captain of our vessel.

Full job listing with salary, benefits and requirements here:

miami.craigslist.org/.../north......

Court restores protections for endangered whale species to prevent entanglement in fishing gear A federal appeals court is reinstating rules designed to protect a vanishing whale species from entanglement in fishing gear.

Here’s today’s #OceanOptimism

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Introduce yourself, say hello, and let us know where you’re from and how you found us! We’re SO excited to hear from you!

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