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 and dolphins, two species that have a special superpower: sonar, also known as echolocation. | Wild Dolphin Project
We were crossing back to Florida from the Bahamas on our final trip of the 2025 Field Season and it started with a flash of white on the horizon—far off, just barely visible from the bridge. I squinted into the distance, wondering if it was splashing. Maybe a jumping fish? A dolphin? Something was definitely out there. I grabbed the binoculars and focused in. That’s when I saw it clearly: the tall, bushy white blow of a whale taking a breath. “A whale!” I said, and the captain smiled....| Wild Dolphin Project
July Trip 3: The Usual Suspects Trip 3 of the season brought us a little bit of everything – dolphin encounters, beautiful snorkeling, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. After a bit of a wait, we finally had our first encounters with the spotted dolphins on Little Bahama Bank (LBB), and the payoff was well worth the patience. We were working on deploying the Hydromoth, our passive acoustic monitoring device, when a group of spotted dolphins approached the bow. Among them were several indiv...| Wild Dolphin Project
Atlantic spotted dolphins plays with plastic in the Bahamas. Photo: Wild Dolphin Project| Wild Dolphin Project
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From Calf to Spotted Adult: The Life Cycle of an Atlantic Spotted Dolphin| Wild Dolphin Project
How to Help Save Marine Mammals: 11 Eco-Friendly Ways to Make a Difference Marine mammals—like dolphins, whales, seals, and manatees—play vital roles in ocean ecosystems. But around the world, they face growing threats: plastic pollution, climate change, habitat loss, noise from ships, entanglement in fishing gear, and more. The good news? You don’t have to live by the ocean or be a marine biologist to help. Every one of us can take small, eco-friendly actions that add up to a big diffe...| Wild Dolphin Project
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 her a powerful voice in the fight against climate change, ocean pollution, and the extinction of marine species. Recently, she graced the stage as a distinguished speaker at ...| Wild Dolphin Project
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 as friendly as they seem.” But here’s the truth: dolphins are deeply social mammals with complex relationships that last decades—bonding in ways we’re still working to under...| Wild Dolphin Project
