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A male Ganges River Dolphin trapped in a shrinking canal in Gonda survived a 13-hour rescue using India's first Dolphin Ambulance. The specialized mobile unit has now saved eight dolphins since launching in January 2026.
When Nicole Isaacs saw a dolphin bleeding from parasites off the Los Angeles coast, she jumped in despite being pregnant. The dolphin rolled over and held still, seemingly understanding she was there to help.
Two elusive dolphin species rarely seen near shore were photographed in the same day off Port Macquarie, giving scientists valuable new data. The stunning images of Risso's and pantropical spotted dolphins will help researchers learn more about these mysterious deep-water creatures.
Brazil just protected 2.5 million acres of ocean to save some of the world's rarest dolphins and ancient fossils. Only 500 Lahille's bottlenose dolphins remain on Earth, and they now have a safe home.
Singapore's Resorts World Sentosa is stopping its wild dolphin sourcing and breeding program, marking a major shift in how the tourism industry treats marine mammals. Animal welfare advocates are calling it a positive step forward, though questions remain about the future of dolphins already in captivity.
Beach walkers discovered a rare white-beaked dolphin struggling in the surf at a Dutch beach and immediately called marine rescuers, who are now caring for the animal at their rehabilitation center. The dolphin showed no visible injuries and is receiving expert care while specialists determine if it can safely return to the ocean.
Miami Dolphins employee Brady Engel will bike 39 miles at the Dolphins Cancer Challenge just weeks after scans showed he's cancer-free from his second battle with B-Cell Lymphoma. Last year, he walked a 5K just one month after a stem cell transplant.
Researchers finally cracked the case of why dozens of healthy dolphins kept washing up on Argentina's shores. The surprising culprit? Killer whales sending them into a panic.
Scientists discovered that male dolphins with close, lifelong friendships are biologically younger than their lonelier peers. The quality of their social bonds, not just group size, directly affects how fast they age at a cellular level.
A healthy bottlenose dolphin has been spotted swimming through Melbourne's Yarra River, delighting city rowers and social media users with glimpses of marine life thriving close to the CBD. Experts say the playful visitor is likely hunting prey and shows how wildlife adapts to urban waterways.
A volunteer coastguard crew returning from a fuel rescue got an unforgettable bonus when endangered Hector's dolphins put on a spectacular show. The magical encounter reminded the team why they volunteer to protect New Zealand's waters.
Scientists can now measure dolphin population health by sampling DNA floating in seawater, a breakthrough that makes ocean conservation faster and cheaper. This method reveals genetic diversity without needing to track down individual animals.
The Solomon Islands just elected a new prime minister who brings a fresh approach to foreign relations and animal welfare. In his first major move, he's ending the controversial dolphin trade.
Brady Engel crossed a 5K finish line just 30 days after a stem cell transplant for his second fight with lymphoma. The Miami Dolphins employee turned his team's motto into a personal rally cry.
Irene Morales went from emergency brain surgery to cancer-free in four years, and now she's running a 5K to inspire others. The Homestead artist is joining fellow survivors at the Dolphins Cancer Challenge to celebrate beating the odds.
Scientists confirmed a dolphin that washed ashore in Zeeland is a Risso's dolphin, the first recorded stranding of this species in Dutch waters since 1970. The discovery offers researchers a rare chance to study a deep-water species rarely seen in the North Sea.
A marine biologist who proved dolphins are self-aware just won one of astronomy's top honors. The SETI Institute chose her work studying intelligence on Earth to help find it in space.
Australian scientists built a dolphin-inspired robot that actively swims through oil slicks and sucks them up with a filter inspired by sea urchins. The device could transform ocean cleanup from passive waiting to active hunting.
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After watching dolphins trapped in fishing nets in 1969, a "simple housewife" launched a movement that transformed marine protection across an entire nation. Nan Rice spent five decades fighting for ocean creatures, creating laws that still protect them today.
Australian engineers built a remote-controlled minibot that vacuums oil spills using a sea urchin-inspired filter that absorbs oil while repelling water. The dolphin-shaped device could transform how we protect marine life from environmental disasters.
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