Adopt-a-Wild-Dolphin

At our beautiful field site on Bimini, The Bahamas, the Dolphin Communication Project studies a group of wild Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis) that frequent the clear blue waters of the island. Using special underwater video and audio equipment, we have been able to identify and catalog many of the individuals comprising this group, learning much about group structure and dolphin social behavior. By adopting one of the Bimini dolphins, you will be helping to fund our non-profit research group's research, education, and conservation efforts that will directly benefit the Bimini dolphins. Hardcopy adoption kits cost just $35 for a full year and electronic adoption kits cost just $30 – either way, that's less than $3 a month! The perfect gift! International shipping now available.

The Bimini Dolphins currently up for adoption!

Click on the pic to learn more and adopt.

What's in the Print Version Adoption kit? (hardcopy version)

An official adoption certificate
Photograph of your adopted dolphin
Details on how to download dolphin vocalizations from the Bimini adopt-a-dolphins as a ringtone or audio file
A link to the most recent, and recent past, DCP Adopt-A-Dolphin video featuring spotted dolphins around Bimini, The Bahamas
Biography of your adopted dolphin
Welcome letter and registration info
Information Booklet with Atlantic spotted dolphin fact sheet and info about the Dolphin Communication Project
Dolphin trading card sample
Please allow up to 2-3 weeks to receive your print adoption kit. Expedited processing & shipping is available when field schedules allow. DCP is not responsible for customs fees or delays for international orders.

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What's in your Electronic Version Adoption Kit?
(electronic files including a video link and PDF downloads)

An official adoption certificate
Welcome letter and registration info
A photobook PDF file filled with images and info about your adopted dolphin
A biography of your adopted dolphin with recent photograph
A link to the most recent, and recent past, DCP Adopt-A-Dolphin video featuring spotted dolphins around Bimini, The Bahamas
Details on how to download dolphin vocalizations from the Bimini adopt-a-dolphins as a ringtone or audio file
Information Booklet with Atlantic spotted dolphin fact sheet and info about the Dolphin Communication Project
Please allow 36-48 hours to receive your electronic adoption kit

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Breakdown

Top five reasons to adopt a dolphin from DCP

Receive unique underwater video footage and images of your adopted dolphin
Download an actual recording of one of the Bimini dolphin's vocalizations
Money from the sale of DCP's adoption kits will directly fund research and education efforts that benefit your adopted dolphin
Choose from over 20 wild dolphins from the Bimini pod each with their own unique characteristics, life histories and personality traits
The perfect gift (for yourself or someone else) looking for a fun but meaningful way to improve the lives of dolphin species and the environment

Adopting a wild dolphin with DCP helps to fund:

The purchase of new research equipment(e.g., cameras, underwater microphones)
Conservation and education programs on the US and around the world
Publication and dissemination of DCP's research results to the scientific community and the general public
Maintenance of the DCP website, and our podcast The Dolphin Pod
Classroom education programs for school-aged children including DCP Youth Program, Dolphin Research Trainee, Classroom Connections
Volunteer, ecotour, and internship opportunities for the public

Want to visit your adopted dolphin?

Why not join DCP on one of our Bimini ecotours where you'll get a chance to meet your adopted dolphin face-to-face in the wild!

When was your adopted dolphin last seen?

DCP research associates spot the dolphins from our Adopt-A-Wild-Dolphin lineup regularly during our annual summer research field seasons. Check out DCP's Field Reports or follow DCP on Twitter to learn when your adopted dolphin was last spotted. (spotted, get it?) Wondering what happened to those dolphins "retired" from our Adopt-A-Dolphin lineup, like Cleo, Nemo, Finn, White Blotch, Vincent, Tilly, Trudy, Tootie, DeeBee, Lone Star, Addie, Freckles and JoAnne? Click here to find out.

Order a 5-pack of Dolphin Trading Cards

These professional quality trading cards feature images and facts about each of the wild dolphins available for adoption through our Adopt-A-Wild-Dolphin program, as well as DCP researchers and 'fun fact' cards. More info here.

Already adopted a dolphin? Is your adoption almost up for renewal? Click here to renew!

Contact Us

Write to us via snail-mail at:

Dolphin Communication Project
P.O. Box 7485
Port St. Lucie, FL, 34985
USA

Email us:

info {at} dcpmail {dot} org

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