Georgia Dolphin Ecology Program

Official account for Georgia Dolphin Ecology Program, a non-profit dolphin research, education and conservation program operating on the Georgia Coast.

[Georgia Dolphin Ecology Program @GDEP_UGA]

A cute video clip to brighten your day! #staysafe

[Oceana @oceana]

DID YOU KNOW? West Indian manatees spend 10 to 12 hours a day sleeping! 😴

[Oceana @oceana]

That face you make when you realize it's almost #Friday. 😁

[Georgia Dolphin Ecology Program @GDEP_UGA]

Enter for a chance to win a GDEP travel mug! Help us name the "Creepy Captain" artwork in our survey condo. Winner will be chosen by popular vote, poll closes midnight on 2/16. 🐬🐬🌊

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[Georgia Dolphin Ecology Program @GDEP_UGA]

poly and perfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS have earned the threatening title “forever chemicals” and you probably come into contact with them multiple times a day. Read more - https://t.co/vzqGCUR1xl

[Georgia Dolphin Ecology Program @GDEP_UGA]

A new year is the perfect time to build better habits, and data suggests that a few “meatless meals” each week could make a positive impact on the climate. Read more here - https://t.co/SGZhDm09GL

[Georgia Dolphin Ecology Program @GDEP_UGA]

How relaxed we’re trying to be this holiday season ❤️💤❄️

[Ocean Conservancy @OurOcean]

We’re not sure who needs to see this but here you go ⛄️⛄️⛄️

[Georgia Dolphin Ecology Program @GDEP_UGA]

Check out our Trivia Tuesday post to test your dolphin knowledge! https://t.co/FAPViUg6pT

[IPCC @IPCC_CH]

Today, the #IPCC officially presents the Special Report on Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate #SROCC at #COP25 in Madrid🇪🇸 today.
Follow this thread to learn about the key findings from the report: https://t.co/11CsoxzGmE
#climatechange #COP25Madrid

[NRDC 🌎🏡 @NRDC]

💖 Ready for some great news? 💖

Vaquita porpoises (and their babies!) were spotted last month—giving us hope that this critically endangered species may eventually recover! https://t.co/PiTUPMxkBU

[Georgia Dolphin Ecology Program @GDEP_UGA]

Trying to limit your plastic footprint while shopping this holiday season? Shop our 100% compostable totes at https://t.co/Y3HCpW8xgn ♻️💚🌎

[Georgia Dolphin Ecology Program @GDEP_UGA]

GDEP cheered on the Dawgs while educating tailgaters about our research during STEMzone UGA on Saturday! A special thanks to Lucy Daigle—a local designer who created a captivating game (and awesome stickers) to help us explain how we spend our time in the field!

[STEMzoneUGA @STEMzoneUGA]

@GDEP_UGA’s Chunky Dawg is ready for you all! Come and learn more about Georgia’s resident dolphin population! #STEMzone2019 #UGAvsMizzou #Commit2STEM

[Georgia Dolphin Ecology Program @GDEP_UGA]

Come out to STEMzone this Saturday on the MLC lawn from 1-5 in Athens! Celebrate gameday by playing games, winning prizes, and learning all about STEM at UGA! GDEP will have a booth for the first time (and awesome prizes) 🧪🧬🦠🐬

[Georgia Dolphin Ecology Program @GDEP_UGA]

Check out live streaming and video archives from the E/V Nautilus as ROVs Hercules and Argus explore the sea floor on their 2019 expedition off the West coast! https://t.co/ZXswYPa4WI

[PADI @PADI]

Did you know that these 10 marine animals are close to extinction? https://t.co/jfQuxLkNe5

[Georgia Dolphin Ecology Program @GDEP_UGA]

Head over to https://t.co/cNHSyysqyY and check out our commissioned artwork T-shirts that are now available! 100% of proceeds directly fund dolphin research!

[Georgia Dolphin Ecology Program @GDEP_UGA]

Check out this Time article on a device that may be able to help clean up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch- https://t.co/xDyzTRLueZ

[Ocean Conservancy @OurOcean]

The "Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate" (SROCC) reminds us that the changes taking place in the Arctic are swift, interconnected and brutal. Here's what #SROCC means for the Arctic.

https://t.co/mrjQh6x8y1

[Georgia Dolphin Ecology Program @GDEP_UGA]

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[Georgia Dolphin Ecology Program @GDEP_UGA]

The 2nd mass stranding of short-finned pilot whales this year occurred on St. Catherine’s island on September 4th. Read more about the incident, as well as the statistics of pilot whale strandings in the US, and theorized reasons that may be behind the occurrences below (thread)