--- title: Dolphins Plus. Blog | marine mammals (2) description: marine mammals | Stories, articles, and posts from Dolphins Plus Inc. We promote dolphin conservation and education through hands-on swimming experiences and interactions. (2) --- [![DP_Logo_on_Dark-noTagline 1](https://www.dolphinsplus.com/hubfs/Dolphins%20Plus%20Theme/Image/DP_Logo_on_Dark-noTagline%201.svg) ](https://www.dolphinsplus.com/) [ 305-451-1993 ](tel:305-451-1993) [ Gift Shop ](https://shop.dolphinsplus.com/) [ Specials ](https://www.dolphinsplus.com/special-offers) [ Book Now ](https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/dolphinsplus/?full-items=yes) # Dolphins Plus Blog Read our articles and updates ## Dolphins Plus Blog Welcome to the Dolphins Plus blog! Check in here for articles and updates regarding our marine family and the current happenings here at Dolphins Plus. ## [A Day in the Life of A Trainer: Marine Mammal Care](https://www.dolphinsplus.com/blog/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-trainer-marine-mammal-care) November 02, 2022 / [dolphins](https://www.dolphinsplus.com/blog/topic/dolphins) [![dolphin-trainer-dolphins-plus](https://www.dolphinsplus.com/hubfs/hero_1280x400_general-3.jpg) ](https://www.dolphinsplus.com/blog/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-trainer-marine-mammal-care) The job of a dolphin trainer at Dolphins Plus includes many exciting aspects such as interacting with our Atlantic bottlenose dolphins on a daily basis and educating people on marine mammal conservation. However, there are parts of the job that are genera. [Read More](https://www.dolphinsplus.com/blog/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-trainer-marine-mammal-care) ## [How Oma's Dolphin Program Changes Cancer Patients' Lives](https://www.dolphinsplus.com/blog/how-omas-dolphin-program-changes-cancer-patient-lives) October 04, 2022 / [dolphins](https://www.dolphinsplus.com/blog/topic/dolphins) [![Oma-Dolphin-Program-Changes-Cancer-Patients-Lives](https://www.dolphinsplus.com/hubfs/Structured%20Swim/omasdolphinsswimprogramhero.jpg) ](https://www.dolphinsplus.com/blog/how-omas-dolphin-program-changes-cancer-patient-lives) Breast cancer is a physically and emotionally devastating disease. It's the most common form of cancer among women in the United States, with nearly 290,000 expected to be diagnosed in 2022 alone. Patients endure a variety of painful or stress-inducing sy. [Read More](https://www.dolphinsplus.com/blog/how-omas-dolphin-program-changes-cancer-patient-lives) ## [Dolphins and Hurricanes: Disaster Planning for Animal Facilities](https://www.dolphinsplus.com/blog/hurricane-preparedness-among-the-facilities-in-the-keys) September 27, 2022 / [marine mammals](https://www.dolphinsplus.com/blog/topic/marine-mammals) [![dolphins-and-hurricanes-disaster-planning-for-animal-facilities](https://www.dolphinsplus.com/hubfs/183090_10151639561760987_1790024133_n-230732-edited.jpg) ](https://www.dolphinsplus.com/blog/hurricane-preparedness-among-the-facilities-in-the-keys) Hurricanes' human toll may be horrific, but their devastation goes far beyond the suffering communities we so frequently see on our TV screens. Many other animals are impacted, including all kinds of aquatic creatures. Dolphins, for example, can suffer gr. [Read More](https://www.dolphinsplus.com/blog/hurricane-preparedness-among-the-facilities-in-the-keys) ## [Are Dolphins Mammals? These Are 5 Important Facts You Need to Know](https://www.dolphinsplus.com/blog/are-dolphins-mammals-) February 06, 2018 / [marine mammals](https://www.dolphinsplus.com/blog/topic/marine-mammals) [![Are Dolphins Mammals? These Are 5 Important Facts You Need to Know](https://www.dolphinsplus.com/hubfs/dolphins-378217_1280-190523-edited.jpg) ](https://www.dolphinsplus.com/blog/are-dolphins-mammals-) Although dolphins swim in water and appear to be "fish-like" compared to other animals living in the ocean, they are classified as cetaceans (marine mammals) and not fish. Evolving sometime around the Eocene Epoch, cetaceans such as dolphins and whales ar. 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