Reproducing and raising their young is a natural physiological activity and a key component of dolphin social behavior. Additionally, what we are able to learn from our healthy dolphins and their calves directly informs the conservation and preservation of their wild counterparts.
Through a groundbreaking initiative pioneered by Dolphin Quest called Project Newborn, we can gather important baseline information about dolphins in their early stages of life. Knowing these healthy parameters is essential to dolphin health assessments in professional human care and in the wild.
This video shows Dolphin Quest Bermuda’s youngest dolphin, Reef, participating in a Project Newborn session alongside mother Bailey and our Marine Mammal Specialists.
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ABOUT DOLPHIN QUEST
Dolphin Quest is an international organization founded by marine mammal veterinarians known for its creative approach to education, commitment to ocean wildlife study and exemplary animal health care. The interactive programs featured at Dolphin Quest promote a spirit of connection to the marvels of the oceans and inspire people to care about dolphins and their conservation in the wild.
Dolphin Quest is accredited by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums and Humane Certified by American Humane.
Dolphin Quest has contributed over $4,800,000 in funding, resources and field support to vital marine scientific studies around the globe. Dolphin Quest’s research support has resulted in over a hundred published peer reviewed scientific studies. Click here for more information about Dolphin Quest sponsored scientific studies.
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