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19.351485714286Protect Wild Dolphins
We explore the life history, behavior, habitat use, social lives, and communication of wild dolphins. In addition to gathering critical baseline data, we shed light on how the health of these top predators, and the conditions of the natural resources they depend upon, directly and indirectly, impact our own health and well-being.$6,773.02 donated of $35,000.00 goal -
18.125125Drones and Dolphins
We are developing a process combining drone technology with artificial intelligence to provide us with a fast monitoring and identification system. And because dolphins spent most of their time below the surface, we are also experimenting with an underwater ROV so we can expand our observations into the underwater world.$1,450.01 donated of $8,000.00 goal -
6Stop Ocean Littering
For more than twenty years, we have used our dolphin research to illustrate how ocean litter, especially plastics, threatens marine life and our own health. Hundreds of thousands of animals, including dolphins and sea birds, die every year due to the ingestion of marine litter they mistook for food, or entanglement in fishing lines or ghost nets.$750.00 donated of $12,500.00 goal -
10Ocean Sentinels
Dolphins are a vibrant part of the ocean ecosystem, and every human culture that has come into contact with dolphins has created myths and legends about what their existence means to the world. The huge interest in these animals can therefore be used to encourage interest in the sea more generally, with whales and dolphins becoming flagships or ambassadors.$250.00 donated of $2,500.00 goal -
45.121951219512Meet the Scientist Lecture Series
This program promotes the dialogue between scientists and the people of the communities in which they live and work. Hosted at Jupiter High School, it has attracted world-class speakers and an average audience of 280 people. Now in its 13th season, this lecture series is one of the most successful programs of its kind in Florida.$1,850.00 donated of $4,100.00 goal
Upcoming events
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Introducing the Global Center for Climate Resilience
Stan Bronson, Global Center for Climate Resilience The Meet the Scientist Lecture Series is a joint venture w… -
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Flashing Lights for Brain Blights
Colin O’Banion, Ph.D., Max Planck Florida Colin received his doctoral degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill… -
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Marine Litter: A Persistent and Accumulative Threat
Dr. Stefan Harzen, The Taras Oceanographic Foundation Stefan Harzen is a senior scientist with the Taras Oceanographic Foundation. His multidisciplinary…
Ocean of Notes Concert Series
We created this series to celebrate the acoustic world of the seas, and to connect with the community, share what we have learned, keep everyone informed about our programs and progress, and come together for a wonderful event of live music performances that is affordable for entire families to participate. Your help enables us to provide comp tickets to Florida Outreach Center for the Blind and other people in need.
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Team members of the Taras Oceanographic Foundation, a non-profit, tax-exempt organization, and its flagship program, the Palm Beach Dolphin Project write about a broad scope of issues relevant to the well-being of dolphins, people and the oceans.
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