"Unless the species' decline can be slowed, #vaquitas likely will become extinct before 2021" on.natgeo.com/2LymIOJ Sea of Shadows

A wonderful example of how #conservation efforts can allow a keystone species to recover. buff.ly/2mYlAKx Monterey Bay Aquarium

The NMMF outreach team recently presented one of their most anticipated workshops, POP3 #plastics to Girl Scouts San Diego. Both child and adult participated in hands-on demonstrations to learn about the threat single-use plastics pose on our ocean environment.

Establishing a non-invasive method of accurately aging bottlenose #dolphins across the entire age range is important to long term conservation efforts to understand health status, lifespan, reproduction and survivability. Learn more - buff.ly/2mphDP6

Scientists are using drones to accurately weigh right #whales at sea, improving understanding of both individual and population health buff.ly/2OnJHhr

The CARMMHA team has begun the process of compiling our research findings and using expert elicitation to make predictions on the future of dolphin populations in the Gulf of Mexico. Learn more about the process here - buff.ly/2Nm2nfo

“We can change this” #vaquita Vaquita CPR

The common bottlenose #dolphin is an effective model species for understanding both cetacean and marine ecosystem health. Learn more about the past, present and potential conservation applications through marine mammal health assessments. . buff.ly/35yrbsw

YV7 is a common bottlenose #dolphin that was found with a fishing line embedded in her neck in 2017. She was successfully captured and has recently been spotted with a healthy calf! Learn more about her story: buff.ly/36oVcez

The NMMF has just released its most recent advancement in dolphin medicine - an ultrasound technique for pregnant #dolphins that mirrors the technique used for humans. Read the full Press Release: nmmf.org/new-technique-…

How old is that #dolphin? - buff.ly/2QTSGHS

Sunday night at 11pm on ⁦ABC 10News San Diego⁩. My wife ⁦Kimberly Hunt⁩ has a gripping story about the worlds smallest whale falling prey to organized crime in Mexico. Mind blowing but true.

Watch Kimberly Hunt San Diego tonight at 5pm PT to see the powerful story from Kimberly Hunt about the current status of the critically endangered vaquita. NMMF's Dr. Cynthia Smith shares VaquitaCPR's story about efforts to protect the remaining #vaquitas. buff.ly/2tLHBjv

Today MacArthur Foundation revealed the top proposals it received in its $100 million #100andChange competition, and ours made the list! Read the full press release: buff.ly/38HQdqH

The first outreach event of the year was a great success with some inspiring girls from BE WiSE. Girls learned about dolphin veterinary medicine and bioacoustics #nmmf #education #outreach #girlscouts #youth #future #sdgirlscouts #futurescientists #wecare #rohrfish #science

NMMF Outreach and #PMMC presented the 1st Ocean Hero's collaboration. kids learned about marine mammal bioacoustics & the science of sound. using computer program Audacity. A boy told his father, "Dad! We have to get Audacity. It's the coolest thing ever!" Mission accomplished!

In honor of World Dolphin Day, we would like to formally announce our newest outreach workshop: DOLPHIN DOCTOR! Join us this year to learn all about marine mammal medicine and how the NMMF is saving species! #DolphinDoctor #Rohrfish

Marine Mammal Conservation in the Amazon: buff.ly/3caP0sL

TODAY! - #NMMF Virtual Workshop: Voices in the Sea - attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/17500…

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Dr. Sam Ridgway, our founding President and 'Father of Marine Mammal Medicine'. He will be dearly missed by all that knew him. To learn more about Sam and his remarkable legacy, please visit buff.ly/3c8MmcK.