Wild Ocean Science

The Wild Dolphin Project, a non-profit scientific research organization, has set the date for its first-ever Wild Ocean Science - an evening of conservation and education to help continue research and protection efforts of the wild Atlantic Spotted Dolphin. The event will showcase the premiere of “Dolphins: Breaking the Code,” a forthcoming episode of the Changing Seas series, which is an original production of South Florida PBS. Special guest host Miles O'Brien, an independent American broadcast news journalist specializing in science, technology and aerospace is the master of ceremonies. Wild Ocean Science will also feature photo ops and a book signing with Dr. Denise Herzing, founder and research director of the Wild Dolphin Project. Changing Seas is an Emmy award winning marine science series focused on ocean issues and exploration. Currently in production of its 10th season, the series goes to sea with scientists, giving viewers a first-hand look at how oceanographers and other experts study earth’s last frontier. Changing Seas has aired on 90% of public television stations in the U.S. and in more than thirty-five countries. The Wild Dolphin Project (WDP) is a non-profit scientific research organization that studies and reports on a specific pod of free ranging Atlantic spotted dolphins. Objectives of this long-term, non-invasive field research on wild dolphins are to gather information on the natural history of these dolphins, including dolphin behaviors, social structure, genetics, dolphin communication and habitat. Founded in 1985, WDP is the longest running underwater dolphin research project in the world. With its underwater focus on observing and recording behavior and sound, WDP is determined to "Crack the Code" of dolphin communication.