Research Highlights

Numerous research projects on marine mammal health, cognition, behavior, conservation, and welfare are conducted at Alliance facilities every day. Here are a few recent highlights:

Dolphins Use Vocal Signals to Coordinate Cooperation
Animal Welfare Needs Unbiased Science
Lung Function Testing for Dolphins
How Long Do Dolphins Live?
Dolphins Voluntarily Alter Their Heart Rate and Blood Flow Rate to Avoid the Bends

Are Marine Mammal Pools too Loud?

Dolphins Understand Partner’s Role in Cooperation
Ongoing Dolphin Lung Study
Visitors to Dolphin Shows and Interaction Programs Report More Involvement in Conservation