Excited to share that Dr. Denise Herzing, Founder of the Wild Dolphin Project, is on the @TIME 2025 AI List! 🐬 Honored to be recognized for our work on dolphin communication with our partners from Georgia Tech, and work with Google DeepMind’s DolphinGemma. #TIMEAI2025 #AI #MarineScience

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 💙

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!

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!

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...

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

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. ➡️ tinyurl.com/wdpsubscribe

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.

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

We're hiring! More details coming soon. Interested? Email your resume to [email protected].

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......

Here’s today’s #OceanOptimism apnews.com/article/lobs...

We know we have supporters from all over the globe! 🌏 Now it’s YOUR turn! 🙌 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! #GlobalSupport #HelloFromEverywhere #ExcitedToHearFromYou

Like flyways for birds, we need to map swimways for fish Knowing the largely unseen migration routes of freshwater fish is key to protecting species

🦐 Antarctic #krill are so critical to ocean life, scientists are now attempting to measure them from SPACE. Similar to #sandeels, these tiny heroes sit at the base of the marine food web, sustaining whales, seals and seabirds. 🐋 ✍️ @rebeccasc.bsky.social www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...

Want to meet our newest RA? Head to our blog to meet the team and learn more about Alexandra and her journey in marine mammal science! Read more: www.wilddolphinproject.org/meet-the-tea... #marinemammalbiologist #nonprofit #biologist

Just a beautiful Atlantic spotted dolphin for your feed. Share with someone who could use a smile! 🩵🐬

Whilst we have had a great field season and have deployed 11 tags in two days on elephant seals 🦭, we can’t ignore the unthinkable amount of plastic in this, one of the most isolated areas of the world.

UK folks - if you're interested marine renewable energy research, check out this free online event, organized by the CIEEM Scotland and Marine & Coastal groups: events.cieem.net/Events/Event...

https://buff.ly/3Ca89ya Scientists Finally Make Heads of Giant Stingray Tails | The long structures seen in manta rays and their relatives function as an early warning system, rather than a defensive weapon.

For over 40 years, Dr. Denise Herzing, founder of the Wild Dolphin Project, has dedicated her life to studying wild dolphins. Join us in the field to observe these amazing creatures in their natural habitat and learn the secrets of their lives. [email protected] for more details.

Embark on the trip of a lifetime! Join us to observe two species of wild dolphins in the stunning Bahamas and learn about this unique dolphin community from scientists who’ve been studying them for over 40 years. Email [email protected]

Yet another great article on our recent paper on #rightwhale #longevity By Edward Carver @mongabay.bsky.social Killer ending quote from @alaskaraven.bsky.social “In the marine mammal community, nobody thinks they’re going to survive” Well said Greg! 🐳🌍🦑

Our Summer 2025 Field Schedule is here! Ready to join us in the field and observe wild dolphins up close? Learn more: www.wilddolphinproject.org/participate/...

Save the date! 📅 March 22, 2025 — Join us at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, Florida for a special evening with Her Deepness, Dr. Sylvia Earle, as she graces us at the Wild Dolphin Project's annual Wild Ocean Science event! More info: www.wilddolphinproject.org/media/wos2025/

Did you check out the Wolf Moon tonight?

The Wild Dolphin Project sends our heartfelt thoughts to everyone—human and animal alike—impacted by the devastating fires in California.

📢 Webinar alert! I'll be presenting my PhD research as part of the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust Winter Webinar series on Weds 22th Jan. Sign up here on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/killer-wha...

New paper on "Patterns of paternity: insights into mating competition and gene flow in a recovering population of humpback whales." 🐋🧬 royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/... @emma-carroll.bsky.social @lrendell.bsky.social @ellengarland.bsky.social @seamammalresearch.bsky.social 1/8

ABC, NBC & CBS dedicated about 16 minutes of airtime last night to the California wildfires without once mentioning climate change. Since the news failed do it's job, here's a short summary of the role of climate change and wildfire risk: www.noaa.gov/noaa-wildfir...

We just want to share this beautiful image of a spotted dolphin in clear blue water — a little dose of joy for your feed.

Happy New Year from the Wild Dolphin Project!

Photos: Top new species from 2024 https://buff.ly/4gR6Tyx 🧪🌎

Wild Dolphin Project founder and research director, Dr. Denise Herzing, and Board member Nicole Mader recently attended a gallery event featuring artist Geoffrey C. Smith! In a generous gesture, Geoffrey C. Smith donated a stunning painting of spotted dolphins for our 40th Gala last March.