The Dolphin Explorer

08/30/2026

08/30/2026

With 20 years of research under their belts, the Dolphin study team on the Dolphin Explorer Marco Island Fl documents every baby dolphin birth to create a history and lineage of the families we watch over! 1st new baby of 2026 was seen August 23rd! dolphin-study.com

08/26/2026

The ONLY dolphin study in southwest Florida! Birthing season has begun with baby #1 documented on 8/23. We expect to see @ 10 new babies in the next few months! Come see us! Dolphin Explorer, Marco Island, Fl.

08/26/2026

5 awards in 2025, 3 so far in 2026, we’ll be on PBS TV soon and we documented our first dolphin birth of 2026 on August 23rd. What’s not to like? Come join us! dolphin-study.com

08/25/2026

1st video of our first baby dolphin in 2026! Dolphin Explorer Marco Island Fl

08/25/2026

First look at our new baby dolphin! Mom Rakes gave birth to baby #5 recently and it is named ASH, short for Ashley or maybe Asher if it’s a boy. Here’s the very firstvideo of this newborn taken at 10:42 AM on August 24th. It’s quick, so don’t blink!!!!!!! dolphin-study.com. Dolphin Explorer, Marco Island Fl. Video by Master Naturalist Jennifer

08/24/2026

Baby #1 this year! Mom is Rakes and this offspring #5 for her!

08/24/2026

1st baby dolphin of the 2026 Fall birthing seaon AND…..a new crew member!
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08/14/2026

Birthing season is right around the corner! Stay tuned for photos and videos of our new babies ariiving this Fall!

08/14/2026

Hi Dolphans! A throwback to almost 2 years ago. We are at the beginning of birthing season here on Marco Island, Fl! There were 9 calves born last year and all are doing well. We expect another 8-10 new babies this year! The video here is mom Lucky Charm giving birth to her first offspring that was named Lizzie, just a few days old here! Stay tuned with us or, better yet, come on out as we search for our new little ones! See ya soon!
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