Kiwi

 

Kiwi (ID#121) – Kiwi, a male Atlantic spotted dolphin, has been observed by DCP since 2018. We recognize him by his wacky dorsal fin. We’re on the lookout for his independence from mom, Tina (#014).

Adoption kits cost $30 for the electronic version, and $35 for the hardcopy version. See the “What’s in your Adoption Kit?” below to learn more about what you’ll receive in each version of the dolphin adoption kit.

Vee

 

 

Vee (ID#101) – Vee, a female Atlantic spotted dolphin, has been observed by DCP since 2012. We monitor her spot development carefully – so far, she has no nicks or scars! Because of this, researchers rely on her spot pattern to recognize her, year after year. Thankfully, she seems fairly interested in the boat and our cameras, which allows us to document her new spot development and associations over time.

Adoption kits cost $30 for the electronic version, and $35 for the hardcopy version.

Sulfur

 
 

Sulfur, DCP ID#102, is a juvenile, female Atlantic spotted dolphin. DCP has been observing her off the coast of Bimini, The Bahamas since 2013. She is recognizable even before we enter the water, as she has two distinct notches in the center of her dorsal fin. In 2013, Sulfur also suffered an injury to her peduncle. Though this injury healed very well, it has left a permanent scar. Neither of these markings slow her down though! She is a busy dolphin, seen in a variety of social groups.

Paul

 
Paul (#99)  has been observed off Bimini since 2011, the first summer after he was born. In the early years, when he was always by his mom (Leslie, #80)’s side, the pair spent much of their time with Lil’ Jess (#35) and her calf. Paul is easily recognized by the double notch in his peduncle. Paul Alexander Landis, aka Paul or PAL, was named in 2015 by Carl & Sylvia Landis, in memory of their son, Paul Alexander Landis, who loved the ocean.
Adoption kits cost $30 for the electronic version, and $35 for the hardcopy version.

The Dolphin Stephen Colbert

DCP’s appeal to Stephen T. Colbert: please let us name a wild dolphin in your honor
It is common knowledge that the most powerful bipedal land mammal is The Rev. Sir Dr. Stephen T. Colbert, D.F.A.. But Colbert’s dominion does not yet reach the salty depths of the Earth’s oceans, where ‘sea bears’ (AKA sharks) dominate their weaker-willed marine companions.

Milo

 

Milo (#96) first visited DCP’s camera in 2011. He made sure we noticed him and the vertical scar on his left side. He’s a social dolphin who spends time with a variety of other dolphins – young, old, male and female! Milo was named in 2011 by Steve McNicholas and Loretta Sacco , for their son, Milo.
Adoption kits cost $30 for the electronic version, and $35 for the hardcopy version. See the “What’s in your Adoption Kit?” below to learn more about what you’ll receive in each version of the dolphin adoption kit.

What’s in the kit?

 

What’s in your Adoption Kit?

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

DVD containing video of the Bimini dolphins

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

Random DCP trading card sample