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I take photos of dolphins for a living!

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Double breach by the islands!

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In the most recent issue of Aquatic Mammals, Jessica N. Lewis, Heidi Lyn, Lindsey E. Johnson, Drew T. Suffoletta, Kailey M. Pamperin, Rachel M. Giordano, and Moby Solangi discuss instances of human interaction in common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Mississippi Sound. This is an OPEN ACCESS article.

https://www.aquaticmammalsjournal.org/article/instances-of-human-interaction-in-common-bottlenose-dolphins-tursiops-truncatus-in-the-mississippi-sound/

“With marine mammals and humans sharing spaces and competing for resources, interactions between the two are inevitable. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies' (IMMS) has gathered evidence for the destructive nature of some such interactions over the course of a 15-year photo-ID study as well as through responses to stranded animals. Here we present evidence of 73 dolphins (20 photographed on photo-ID surveys) with injuries consistent with human interaction, including animals that have been seen with visible fishing gear wrapped around their bodies and some with boat collision injuries (e.g. propeller strikes). Since 2010, other forms of anthropogenic injuries have included 53 stranded dolphins with evidence of human interaction, including boat collisions, ingestion of debris, and ballistics. Documenting and reporting the anthropogenic impacts dolphins face in this region is vital to their conservation. This short communication opens the door to fully understanding the threats Mississippi's dolphins face by compiling known evidence of human interactions within the Mississippi Sound and adjacent waters.”

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THERE’S A DOLPHIN IN THE MISSISSIPPI SOUND OFFICIALLY DOCUMENTED AS “SANS UNDERTALE” ALONG WITH AN ID NUMBER BY THE LOCAL RESEARCH GROUP AFFILIATED WITH THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ASSOCIATION 🚨🚨🚨

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Like a dolphin, keep moving forward.

Something something motivational something.

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The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies

Our Research Team has been busy on the water over the past few days! Check out some of the photographs collected! Our team encountered hundr

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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!