Dolphins and a host of other marine mammals have a lot to say about survival. It’s a good thing someone is listening.

Dolphins serve as vital indicators of ocean health, offering valuable insights into the state of marine ecosystems. As apex predators who, like humans, tend to stay close to where they grow up, their well-being reflects the quality of their habitat, including water quality, prey availability, and the presence of pollutants. Join us as we explore how studying dolphins’ behavior, diet, and physiology can uncover critical information about environmental changes, such as climate shifts, toxic algal blooms, and contamination from human activity. By monitoring dolphin populations, scientists gain a better understanding of the broader challenges facing marine environments, emphasizing the importance of conserving these charismatic animals to ensure the health of the oceans and the communities that depend on them.

6:00pm - 7:00pm