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Life Below Water
Dolphin Spotting | Citizen Science
2/15/26 - 3/14/26
Cincinnati, OH, USA
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  • Ever wondered how dolphins communicate? In this project, you can help researchers study wild dolphins in the Red Sea by watching short video clips and identifying when dolphins are present and what they’re doing.

    Your observations will be combined with audio recordings that scientists have analyzed using AI to find patterns in dolphin vocalizations. By linking behavior with sound, researchers hope to better understand dolphin communication, support conservation efforts, and explore how communication systems — even human language — may have evolved.

    All dolphins in this study live freely in the wild and have been observed since 2019 using underwater and aerial footage. Why participate?

    • Contribute to real scientific research
    • Help protect dolphins and marine life
    • Explore animal communication and behavior
    • Build skills in observation and data analysis

    Join us and help uncover how dolphins connect and communicate — one clip at a time. 🌊✨



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