Research & Conservation

Research

Around the world, scientists are still learning new information about the ocean and its inhabitants every day. Some of these scientists are working right here at Marineland. We are proud to continue our tradition of being a forerunner in marine mammal research and contributing to the collective understanding of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and other cetaceans.

Here are some of the most exciting research projects happening here and around the world:

Antarctic Expedition 2009
Terrie Williams and her team from the University of California at Santa Cruz are studying Weddell seals and how they survive winter time in one of the harshest environments on the planet. Read more...

Evoked Potential Audiometry (EPA)
Currently, very little is known about the hearing sensitivity of most marine mammals, yet the impact of sound on marine mammals in the wild is of increasing concern. Read more...

Genome Project
The purpose of this study was to develop and validate a system in which genetic material from a dolphin can be applied to a microarray under scientific conditions. Read more...

Northern Atlantic Right Whale Surveys
Each year, a team of volunteers led by experienced researchers, station themselves along the Atlantic coastline of Florida, in order to count and observe right whale population numbers as well as their corresponding behavior. Read more...

The Georgia Aquarium

As a leader in global marine research, Georgia Aquarium publishes a Research Center Newsletter. The link can be found here:

Spring 2010 (.pdf)

Mapping Whale Shark DNA

Threatened Sea Turtles Tell A Global Climate Story With Near Catastrophic Results

Conservation

Marineland Dolphin Adventure was founded to foster the preservation and protection of marine life. Our mission is to utilize interactive education, enhanced by on-site research, to inspire visitors to value and respect marine mammals and their environment.

Marineland Dolphin Adventure opened in 2006 to educate and entertain guests through interactive dolphin encounters. A variety of programs are offered to encompass a range of interests, ages and abilities. Our Atlantic bottlenose dolphins reside in a 1.3 million gallon habitat designed specifically for the well-being of our animals as well as the safety and enjoyment of our guests. We strive to provide an intimate and memorable experience for you and your family.

Marineland was conceived as a project to provide a window to the ocean. Today, it continues to serve as a link between the public and the marine world, promoting awareness of our fragile marine and coastal environments and inspiring a commitment to protection of these precious resources.

Read more about one of our most important conservation messages: