Peduncle power! A dolphin’s peduncle muscle, which is located behind the dorsal fin to the tail flukes, helps them swim through the water AND jump out of the water like in this amazing photo from Dolphin Quest Hawaii!
Here's Lono from Dolphin Quest Oahu with a fun Friday dolphin fact: A bottlenose dolphin's pectoral flippers have bones similar to those found in human hands...
Anybody know one use of a dolphins pectoral flippers? Leave it in the comments below!
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Did somebody say #MaluMonday? Here's a fun fact about Malu from Dolphin Quest Hawaii: There are many ways we can tell our dolphins apart from each other and one of the ways we can spot Malu (aside from his lovable personality) is that he's got three white streaks on his back!
Check out this new #OneMinuteOcean video from Global Diving Research Inc and hear from Alex Arkwright, a PhD student at Swansea University as she explains how motion-sensitive tags can help scientists understand the link between animal movement behavior and health.
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Our curious and cute baby dolphin Olina is exploring and swimming around the beautiful ocean lagoon at Dolphin Quest Hawaii today! The lagoon is teeming with an array of fish and it looks like some may have grabbed her attention!
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Friends of Dolphin Quest, we want to hear from you! Does anybody have a fun caption for this adorable dolphin duo? Leave your caption in the comments below and we'll like our favorite ones!
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It’s always a pleasure to watch the smiles form on our guests faces as they get to touch, interact, and swim with our dolphin family!
Our dolphins are ambassadors and teachers. They inspire our guests and motivate conservation awareness and action.
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It's true what they say - a pictures worth a thousand words...
And we think this photo says a lot about how personal interactions, like this one, inspire the heart and create a powerful connection with our ocean and all of the animals that inhabit it!
Double, double, toil and...bubble! Check out this beautiful photo from a super fun enrichment session at Dolphin Quest Hawaii!
Did you know our Marine Mammal Specialist's use a dolphin-safe bubble mix so our curious dolphins can enjoy popping bubbles in a safe and fun way?
Our young guest are always so excited to meet a new dolphin friend! This exciting opportunity is not only fun but also education - it opens so many doors to learning about marine mammals and ways to protect our ocean.
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Happy #MarineMammalMonday to everyone! We hope you enjoy this amazing photo of Keo and Lehua from Dolphin Quest Hawaii leaping out of the water during a successful enrichment session with our Marine Mammal Specialist!
From our Dolphin Quest family, we're wishing you a loving and peaceful holiday season this year.
We hope you enjoy our 2020 holiday eCard featuring the wonderful mother and calf duo of Kona and Kekoa.
Happy Holidays to all!
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Another magical moment at Dolphin Quest Oahu - our dolphin encounters are love at first sight and the connection made on site inspires people to make better decisions for the health of our ocean and the marine mammals that call it home.
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Check out Pele from Dolphin Quest Hawaii looking as glamorous as she always does! Have you ever met or swam with Pele? Tell us about it in the comments below! 🐬❤️
Splashes and smiles at Dolphin Quest Bermuda! We love seeing our guests react to meeting our amazing dolphins up-close. It's moments like this one that inspire a deeper connection with nature and to marine mammal conservation.
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Check out this engaging and informative short video about a research study published in published in #FrontiersPhysiology about how dolphins reduce their heart rate while diving!
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Since 1988, the Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort has been the home of Dolphin Quest Hawaii. Our dolphin encounters are fun and inspiring ways to make a difference for our ocean and the amazing animals that call it home.
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