Studying ecology and health of estuarine bottlenose dolphins, and researching whales and dolphins through stranding response along 40% of Florida's east coast.
Melbourne Beach, FL
Joined March 2019
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The marine mammal community is mourning the loss of long time collaborator Steve McCulloch💔. Rest in peace Steve. We will forever cherish your friendship, your enormous heart, and your countless contributions to marine mammal conservation! 🐬
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What an amazing week at #SMM2026 in beautiful San Juan, Puerto Rico! 🌴🐬 Great to reconnect with colleagues, share our work, learn from others, and explore PR while promoting the conservation of Indian River Lagoon dolphins. 💙🌊
#MarineMammals #DolphinConservation
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Recently, we hosted our 5th dolphin disentanglement workshop, focused on remote techniques & tools and on-water training. Thank you @BluWrldResearch for leading, and @dolphinsarasota @MyFWC @UFVetMed @HarborBranch @CMAquarium @AudubonNature for sharing expertise!
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Successful dolphin rescue last week! Working with @NOAAFisheriesSE @SeaWorld @MyFWC @UFVetMed @dolphinsarasota @MoteMarineLab @HarborBranch @CMAquarium, we freed a young dolphin (“Rony”) from a lethal fishing line entanglement. Grateful to our partners & hopeful for her recovery!
🐬🍽️ Dine out for dolphins-tomorrow, July 2nd! Round up your family & friends & enjoy a great meal @TexasRoadhouse. Bring the event flyer, and a portion of your meal will help us continue our mission to care for and protect local dolphins. Hope to see you there! 💙🐬
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🐬🤠 Saddle Up for Dolphins!
Enjoy a great meal at Texas Roadhouse on July 2nd from 3-9 PM and support dolphin research and rescue. Great food. Great cause. Bring the attached flyer and dine with a purpose.
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‼️Brevard Locals! Help Indian River Lagoon dolphins 🐬 Join us July 2, 3–9 PM at Texas Roadhouse on Eau Gallie Blvd. Bring this flyer and 10% of your purchase will support dolphin research & rescue. Every meal helps! Please share! 💙
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We had an incredible time connecting with the #boating community at @orlandoboatshow this weekend 🚤 and sharing our #dolphin research and rescue efforts. 🐬Weekend highlight? No question, @twiggyshow stole the show! 🐿️ Thank you @VForceOrlando for welcoming us into your family!
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Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! 🔬✨Today we celebrate the dedication, innovation, and impact of women and girls in STEM. Here’s to forging new frontiers and defining the future of science! 💙🚀
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Thanks to everyone who stopped by to see us at Inside Look @SeaWorld this past weekend! We had a great time sharing our dolphin rescue and research efforts and spending the day with our amazing partners! Don't miss this unique opportunity next weekend (January 17-18).
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Thank you to everyone who visited us at the Marine Mammal Festival at the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center this weekend! 🐬💙💙 It was such a wonderful event, and we loved connecting with an enthusiastic community that shares our passion for dolphin conservation.
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Grateful for unwavering support from the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund for dolphin conservation. Their partnership enables our research, rescue, and monitoring efforts, helping us protect and provide care when it matters most. 💙🐬
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Hot off the press! 🐬🧠Our new study with @univmiami, @brain_ chem_Labs, & @BluWrldResearch, reveals brain changes in Indian River Lagoon dolphins, linked with bloom neurotoxins, that mirror those in Alzheimer’s disease. Read more: rdcu.be/eISka
Another spook-tacular Creatures Fest is in the books! 🎃👻 Big thanks to everyone who stopped by & to the boo-tiful Barrier Island Center for hosting us! Seeing so many costume-clad kiddos excited to learn about our dolphin research & rescue made our weekend! 🐬🧡
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Our team made a splash @orlandoboatshow this last weekend! 🐬 It was incredible to share our dolphin research and rescue efforts and connect with so many passionate members of the boating community. A huge thanks to VForce Marine letting us join your amazing team!
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Last week, we hosted a dolphin disentanglement workshop which included remote disentanglement techniques & tools, drone documentation, & on-water training. Thank you @BluWrldResearch for leading, and to all for sharing their expertise to address this growing issue!
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This week we responded to a mother dolphin entangled in a crab pot line. In coordination with NOAA, we used specialized tools to free the mother who quickly rejoined her calf. Remember, in Florida, if you discover an entangled or stranded dolphin, call 1-888-404-3922 right away!
It's baby season! 🐬💙During last week’s survey, our team spotted three newborn dolphin calves — including the 6th calf a well-known dolphin, PopTop! We're thrilled to welcome these newest additions and can't wait to watch them grow. Congratulations to all the proud dolphin moms!
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This video really “muddies the waters”! We frequently observe dolphins lifting their flukes in the air before surfacing with mud on their head & dorsal fin. It’s likely the animals are foraging on bottom dwelling fish. Here, “Ande”, is teaching her calf “head-stand” feeding.
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Our team made a splash @orlandoboatshow this weekend! 🚤 It was great connecting with the #boating community & sharing our #dolphin research and rescue efforts. 🐬 But we got to say, @twiggyshow was the highlight! 🐿️ Thank you VForce Marine for letting us join your amazing team!