Wild Dolphin Project
@dolphinresearch.bsky.social
WDP is the longest underwater dolphin research project in the world. We study the life history, behavior, and acoustics of a community of free-ranging dolphins in the Bahamas. Our core mission is to 'crack the code' of dolphin language.
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
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
August 28, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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
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.
July 23, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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
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
July 15, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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
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
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
June 23, 2025 at 3:32 PM
🌊 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
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
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
June 6, 2025 at 3:41 AM
🗓️ 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
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 💙
Led by Dr. Denise Herzing, we've studied them for 40+ years—because wonder fuels science, and protection starts with curiosity.
#Wonder2025 #ListenLearnProtect 💙
June 4, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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 💙
Led by Dr. Denise Herzing, we've studied them for 40+ years—because wonder fuels science, and protection starts with curiosity.
#Wonder2025 #ListenLearnProtect 💙
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!
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!
May 23, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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!
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!
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...
🔗 Read the full review here: integrativeandcomparativebiology.wordpress.com/2025/01/21/o...
May 7, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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...
🔗 Read the full review here: integrativeandcomparativebiology.wordpress.com/2025/01/21/o...
Happy Earth Day from the Wild Dolphin Project!
April 22, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Happy Earth Day from the Wild Dolphin Project!
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!
✨ 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!
April 7, 2025 at 3:37 AM
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!
✨ 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.
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.
March 20, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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.
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 you want to join us and observe wild dolphins in the Bahamas? Be sure to sign up!
More information:
www.wilddolphinproject.org/participate/...
March 20, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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 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/
More info 👇
www.wilddolphinproject.org/media/wos2025/
March 10, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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/
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
Copyright: Wild Dolphin Project
#DolphinFacts #MarineLife #SocialBonds
March 8, 2025 at 4:15 AM
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
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
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
February 25, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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
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
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
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February 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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
➡️ 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...
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...
February 15, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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...
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...
We're hiring! More details coming soon. Interested? Email your resume to [email protected].
February 13, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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!
February 8, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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......
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......
February 7, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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......
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......
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
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
February 5, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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
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
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
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
February 4, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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
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! 🩵🐬
Share with someone who could use a smile! 🩵🐬
January 24, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Just a beautiful Atlantic spotted dolphin for your feed.
Share with someone who could use a smile! 🩵🐬
Share with someone who could use a smile! 🩵🐬
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.
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.
January 22, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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.
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]
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]
January 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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]
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]