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Introducing Low and High-Intensity Criteria to Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus)

At Dolphin Adventure, we continually strive to advance the cognitive capabilities and overall welfare of our Pacific bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). Located in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, the facility is home to Pacific bottlenose dolphins, California sea lions, and South American sea lions.

How to Upgrade Your Sea Otter's International Flight - Innovating a Sea Otter Transport Unit (Sotu) to Mitigate Challenges Faced During Long Distance Transport

The team’s primary challenge was to develop a method for safely transporting the otters from the West coast of the United States to their new home in Abu Dhabi. The journey would span over 10,000 miles, across three continents, and take more than 36 hours from start to finish.

Changes In Attitudes: Correcting Public Misconceptions on Wild Dolphin Behavior

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IMATA’s 2024 Annual Conference Keynote Address

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Introducing Low and High-Intensity Criteria to Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus)

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How to Upgrade Your Sea Otter's International Flight - Innovating a Sea Otter Transport Unit (Sotu) to Mitigate Challenges Faced During Long Distance Transport

Changes In Attitudes: Correcting Public Misconceptions on Wild Dolphin Behavior

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Introducing Low and High-Intensity Criteria to Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus)

How to Upgrade Your Sea Otter's International Flight - Innovating a Sea Otter Transport Unit (Sotu) to Mitigate Challenges Faced During Long Distance Transport

Changes In Attitudes: Correcting Public Misconceptions on Wild Dolphin Behavior

People are fascinated by dolphin behavior. However, misinformation is everywhere. The image of ‘the friendly wild dolphin’ is pervasive and has led to dolphin harassment, injuries, and even fatalities. Marine mammal facilities have a unique ability, as well as ethical responsibility, to teach about the spectrum of natural behavior to protect dolphins in the wild ... More »

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We Need to Talk (about research)

IMATA’s 2024 Annual Conference Keynote Address

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Conference Countdown

We hope your calendars are marked for our 2025 annual conference in Chicago – happening March 9-13th (with a bonus day at Shedd Aquarium on the 14th).

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Conference Presentation Videos

Looking for a particular conference presentation or discussion? You can now view content from IMATA’s recent conferences in the member's only section of the our website.

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Regional Workshop Wrap Up

A recap of the US Southwest Regional Workshop at Aquarium of the Pacific, the US Southeast Regional Workshop at Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Responder, & the US Midwest Regional Workshop at Columbus Zoo & Aquarium

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Nominations and Elections

It's time to vote for the Board of DIrectors.

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President's Corner

A few words from IMATA's President, Andy Horn.

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In Memoriam - Karen W. Pryor

Karen W. Pryor: 1932-2025

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Leadership in Times of Challenge

As a researcher, I’ve had the privilege of working with more thana dozen accredited zoological facilities over the past 17 years. Throughout this time, marine mammal trainers and caregivershave been integral tonearly every project my students and I have undertaken.

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Introducing Low and High-Intensity Criteria to Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus)

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