Dolphin Mercury Contamination

First analysis of mercury in IRL dolphins HSWRI researchers analyzed mercury and selenium concentrations on mercury and selenium concentrations in Indian River Lagoon (IRL) dolphins to collect baseline data as an aid in monitoring possible contributions to reduced...

Dolphin Satellite Telemetry

First use of satellite telemetry to monitor dolphins in the Indian River Lagoon While cetaceans have been extensively studied around the world, nocturnal movements and habitat use have been largely unaddressed for most populations. This study was the first to utilize...
Dolphin Family Bonds

Dolphin Family Bonds

Contacts:      Peter James MacCracken, APRpjm@strategic-communications.com – (619) 275-4110Autumn Batson (abatson@hswri.org) – (321) 327-8970  The Ties That Bind: Study Shows Bottlenose Dolphins Maintain Associations and Family Bonds from Calf to Juvenile Stages...

Impact Report 2021

2021 Impact Report Our 2021 Impact Report has arrived! Take a deep dive into all things Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute and see what your support and generosity allowed our team to accomplish throughout the year. View/Print...
New Smyrna Beach FL, Dolphin Rescue. May 2021

New Smyrna Beach FL, Dolphin Rescue. May 2021

On May 5th, 2021, HSWRI and partners successfully rescued a young dolphin that became trapped in Spruce Creek, in New Smyrna Beach. The 3-year-old dolphin has been known to our team since its birth and was last seen with its mother in February.  We have been...