The Dolphins of Sarasota Bay
This picture shows four long-term Sarasota Bay resident dolphin mothers with their calves entering Big Pass from the Gulf of Mexico.
After 50 years of study, we really know the dolphins of Sarasota Bay. The dolphins here are an identifiable social unit — a dolphin community with roughly defined geographical boundaries, bordered by other dolphin communities. And we know a lot about this community: We know mothers and grandmothers, best friends and dolphin hangouts. We even know what many of the Bay’s dolphins sound like.
Now, you can meet some of the dolphins of Sarasota Bay, too! Just click on the picture to read about a dolphin’s life and even listen to its voice!
F326
Dolphin F326 Stats Name: F326, also known as Squirt Sex: Male Age: Born 2019
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Dolphin F165 Stats Name: F165 Sex: Female Age: Born 1999 A Dolphin's Life
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Dolphin F213 Stats Name: F213, also known as Maddie Sex: Female Age: Born 2007
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Dolphin F259 Stats Name: F259 Sex: Female Age: Born 2013 A Dolphin's Life
F155
Dolphin F155 Stats Name: F155 Sex: Female Age: Born 1990 A Dolphin's Life
F217
Dolphin F217 Stats Name: F217 Sex: Female Age: Born 2007 A Dolphin's Life
F207
Dolphin F207 Stats Name: F207, aka Swiss Cheese Sex: Female Age: Born 2005
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Dolphin F222 Stats Name: F158 Sex: Male Age: Born 1985 A Dolphin's Life
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Dolphin F222 Stats Name: F222 Sex: Male Age: Born 1999 A Dolphin's Life
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