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19.351485714286Protect Wild Dolphins
We explore the behavior, habitat use, social lives, and communication skills 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 -
18.125125Adopt-a-Dolphin
More than a valuable intellectual exercise, our dolphin conservation studies teach us to care about the world. Generally, understanding begets caring. Please consider adopting a dolphin. It is meaningful and lasting, and at the end of each year you will receive an update about when, where and with whom your dolphin was seen.$1,450.01 donated of $8,000.00 goal -
6An Ocean of Inspiration
John Olguin has inspired many of us to pursue a life of personal and professional generosity, humanity, love and commitment to protect our oceans, the world around us, and our communities. His story is a wonderful example of perseverance and imagination so let’s share it with current and future generations everywhere.$750.00 donated of $12,500.00 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 -
Ocean of Notes Concert Series
If you listened, you could hear dolphins and a myriad of living things, together with currents and tides, perform a symphony that reverberates throughout the entire marine environment. to: This concert series promotes the coming together of music and dolphin conservation, benefiting people of all walks of life, and all ages.$0.00 donated
Upcoming events
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2019
Permaculture: Rethinking Agriculture, Permanently
Speaker: Jason Clements, The Permacultural Vanguard Jason Clements is native to the flatwoods, cypress swamps, and oak hammocks of western Jupiter,… -
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Dolphin Conservation Research in Palm Beach County
Speaker: Barbara J Brunnick, Ph.D., Palm Beach Dolphin Project, The Taras Oceanographic Foundation Barbara J. Brunnick is a marine mammal… -
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Panel Discussion: Throwaway Plastics and our Terrible Addiction to Stuff
Panelists: Diane Buehler, Friends of Palm Beach; Marilu Flores, Surfrider Foundation; Jeff Sabin, Waste Management Moderator: Dr. Stefan Harzen, Taras Oceanographic Foundation
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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