We’re making headlines here at Dolphins Plus! Dolphins Plus has been featured in various publications for the amazing work and rescue efforts of our staff, including with our Marine Mammal Responder Unit. We’re very proud of the work we do here, and it shows.
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Posted on: September 24, 2015
On Saturday, September 12, 2015, Dolphins Plus Bayside proudly hosted the Mammals, Mutts, and Martinis Fundraiser for Marrvelous Pet Rescue, raising $8,700 in a single night! Guests experienced both the structured and shallow water dolphin swims, with all proceeds going to Marrvelous. While jamming to music by Mack Meadows, guests sipped martinis, ate paella prepared by Mangrove Mike’s Cafe,…
Find out morePosted on: August 24, 2015
Dolphins Plus’ Research Department is happy to announce an exciting new collaboration with Mark Higginbottom and the MSeis team. The UK based company specializes in manufacturing passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) systems and provision of skilled operators for the marine seismic and research industries. With over 20 years of experience, MSeis mission focuses on promoting environmental awareness…
Find out morePosted on: August 19, 2015
Did you know that bottlenose dolphins work together to forage, help sick or injured conspecifics, secure a mate, as well as play? While researchers have observed these cooperative (i.e., working together to achieve a common goal: Boesch & Boesch, 1989) behaviors in the wild, it is difficult to know what role characteristics such as age, sex, relationship, and prior experiences have on the…
Find out morePosted on: June 27, 2015
Dolphins Plus is deeply saddened to announce the unexpected loss of Elvis, one of our male Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. Named after Elvis Presley, Elvis’ crooked smile and raised lip warmed the hearts of all who met him. Elvis’ zest for life was evident in his ability to learn new behaviors at the speed of light. He was known as a charmer, an incredibly sweet soul, and a big teddy bear. Elvis…
Find out morePosted on: June 2, 2015
What better way to thank dear old Dad, than a swim with the dolphins? On Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21, 2015, Dolphins Plus Oceanside and Bayside are offering a free dolphin encounter for Dad with the purchase of one encounter. Let your Dad delight in our dolphins this Father’s Day with a memory that will last a lifetime! Reserve your swim now by contacting Dolphins Plus at www.dolphinsplus.…
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