Posts Tagged ‘Atlantic white-sided dolphin’
World Ocean Day marks launch of first national association for marine mammal responders
WDC’s Marine Animal Rescue and Response team transport a deceased Atlantic white-sided dolphin. Credit: WDC donate BECOME A MEMBER Contact: Regina Asmutis-Silvia, Whale and Dolphin Conservation, (508) 451 3853, [email protected] Stacey Hedman, IFAW, (508) 737 2558, [email protected] Giancarlo Rulli, The Marine Mammal Center, (415) 754 4012, [email protected] June 8, 2026 — WASHINGTON, DC — Launching…
Read MoreWDC supports IFAW during mass stranding
Photo credit: Julia Cumes / © IFAW, All activities conducted under a federal stranding agreement between IFAW and NMFS under the MMPA. On the weekend of June 28, the largest dolphin mass stranding in IFAW’s history occurred. Day 1 WDC’s Marine Animal Rescue and Response (MARR) team assisted the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)…
Read MoreMarine Animal Rescue and Response: Tales From the Field
Hi! My name is Sarah and I am the coordinator for WDC’s newest program – Marine Animal Rescue and Response (MARR)! I want to thank everyone who has sent encouraging messages, made generous donations, and supported us as get this program up and running during this first year of helping stranded seals, whales, and dolphins!…
Read MoreAtlantic white-sided dolphin
See all species Atlantic-white sided dolphins are a sociable species, often coming together to form large pods containing hundreds or thousands of dolphins. They will also sometimes be seen in the company of other species, including much larger baleen whales. Other names: Atlantic white-sided porpoise, Springer, Jumper Male Female Calf Maximum length 2.8m 2.5m 1.2m…
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