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Heeheehoohoo [:

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You came and stole away the light And put it in your eyes

Happy Birthday, Indy!

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The temperatures are high, but don't let that get you down!

Explore the world! Feed your curiosity!

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It's baby season here in the Mississippi Sound!

Remember to give your local dolphins plenty of space, especially if they have calves!

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Happy National Dolphin Day!

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So I'm not good at managing multiple blogs apparently. Sorry about reblogging non-dolphin stuff here!

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Bellyflop!

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"You give up a few things, chasing a dream."

Making sacrifices is just part of the game, but it's worth it in the end. 2025 is starting a bit rougher than I'd like, but it's not enough to stop me from pursuing my goals.

That being said, if anyone wants to be my intern, I can help with housing 🫠

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Happy Holidays!

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IMMS responded to a group of four stranded dolphins on Petit Bois Island. Unfortunately, all animals were dead by the time they were discovered. Interestingly, these were Pantropical Spotted Dolphins, a species rarely seen in local waters.

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ya girl's giving an oral presentation at her first symposium tomorrow, wish me luuuuck!!

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Temperatures are (finally!) cooling down, which means we're likely to see fewer and fewer dolphins during our field surveys!

Past studies have shown some seasonal variation within the Mississippi Sound population, with more dolphins present in warmer months than in colder ones. It's possible the dolphins move elsewhere to avoid suppressed immune responses from the cold, or they could be following the movements of their prey. It's also possible they could simply dislike chilly waters!

Here's a publication if you'd like to learn more!

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Dolphins across the planet have varying feeding styles. Dolphins in Mississippi have learned to take advantage of nearby shrimp or pogie boats to snag an easy meal!

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Three years of doing this.

Dolphins are still so cool.

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Meme from the minds of dolphin research.

Baby (dolphin) wrinkles.

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Expect the unexpected.

Including two dolphins randomly breaching beside the boat.

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I've got some famous friends you've probably never heard of But in the Mississippi Sound, our crowd is second to none

The Mississippi Sound is home to one of the largest populations of Bottlenose Dolphins in the United States! It's also one of the most densely-populated stocks in the northern Gulf of Mexico!