Adopt a dolphin
DD is one of Port Phillip’s common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) and one of the few males we know in this community.
He was born in 2012 to a mother we call Square Notch. In 2013, DD suffered an injury to his dorsal fin, possibly from a boat propeller.
DD is now regularly sighted with other dolphins and doesn’t seem to be at all affected by his “damaged dorsal” fin, which is how he got the name “DD”.
This image was taken in June 2020, and shows the unique permanent scarring left from the injury to DD’s dorsal fin after it had finished healing.
Adopt-A-Dolphin is a wonderful gift for a loved one, yourself and of course, our dolphins and bays.
”DRI gives dolphins a voice - our family a voice - and a positive way to support marine life and conservation.
Loyal donor.
Adopt-A-Dolphin membership is a wonderful gift for a loved one, yourself and of course, our dolphins and bays.
Members receive a certificate with a glorious image of DD on the front (as above) with more information about DD and our other resident dolphins on the back. Packs also include our most recent Snapshots, whale and dolphin information and a Dolphin Distancing sticker. Child packs include a dolphin moneybox and a sun hat.
Membership is for 12 months and is comprised of a $10 membership and a $88 tax-deductible gift. On the anniversary of joining, we send an invitation to renew support, which can be sent to you or the recipient of your gift, depending on your choice. (Postage is additional, if you chose to have a package delivered).
Adopt-A-Dolphin supporters become Associate Members of the Dolphin Research Institute and receive news, updates and VIP invitations to Institute events and more!
Collage items not to scale. UV-safe hats SM/Med or L/XL.