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DOLPHIN DONOR

Signed copy of Dr. Sam Ridgway’s book, Dolphin Doctor. NMMF decal and more...$500/year

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Invitation for two to NMMF's annual event. Signed copy of Dr. Sam Ridgway's book, Dolphin Doctor and more... $1000/year

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One Health

Collaborations

  • 5-YEAR INVESTMENT STRATEGY

    Every five years, a large group of the nation’s best scientists, physicians, and veterinarians get together to determine the best way that clinical research can improve Navy marine mammal health, and now, human health, too. (more) >>

  • COLLABORATORS

    Pairing high quality scientists and research institutions with the National Marine Mammal Foundation clinical research team leads to rapid and effective means to benefit marine mammal and human health. Learn more about projects with our outstanding team of collaborators.
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  • Scientific Advisory Board

    Meet our board of scientific advisors. (more) >>

News Center

  • Publications

    A list of the clinical publications in which we have been published.

  • Press Releases

    For PR news, this is the place you’ll want to bookmark.

  • News Coverage

    Links to media around the world discussing the NMMF.

Projects+Publications

  • DIABETES & Metabolism

    Dolphins may have a switch that can turn diabetes on and off…daily. We are working with the nation’s best researchers to discover what triggers this switch and how it could work in people. (more) >>

  • AGING

    While the typical average age of dolphins is 24 years old, Navy dolphins live well into their 40s. (more) >>

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASE

    As learned from the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), mad cow disease, and H1N1 influenza, new diseases can emerge from a wide variety of sources. (more) >>