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From Our Pod to Yours: A Year of Dolphin Doctor in Review

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As we begin 2026, we are deeply grateful for our pod of supporters, learners, and marine mammal lovers. Let us reflect and share some highlights from our Community Engagement Program.

During a field trip, students observed water samples under the microscope to look for plankton and other microorganisms. Earlier that day, they collected the water sample using a plankton tow at the beach.

Making Waves, Breaking Records

At the NMMF, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible science education to students of all ages. From coast to coast, we have connected with thousands of learners and continue to inspire the next generation of ocean stewards!

Total people reached through our educational programming
Students engaged through our one-of-a-kind Dolphin Doctor STEM workshop
STEM workshops, virtual workshops, and community events

In 2025, we hosted in-person workshops in San Diego, CA, and Charleston, SC, field trips, and virtual workshops and participated in large-scale community events. Students from around the globe had transformative experiences!

Don’t just take our word for it 一

  • “The Dolphin Doctor program brought so much joy to our classroom with a special way to learn about dolphins! It was an amazing learning experience for the students and is a favorite every year.”
    -5th Grade Teacher, El Cajon
  • “I cannot speak highly enough of this curriculum and how helpful it has been to our youth, who otherwise may not have the resources or abilities to participate in marine wildlife educational workshops and events.”
    -Community Leader, Hillcrest Youth Center
  • “This program was very well planned, full of great information, and a ton of fun for the kids. The kids became ‘doctors,’ and this experience inspired their Narrative Writing instantly. They had great classroom management, and it was a joy to have in class.”
    -2nd Grade Teacher, Solana Santa Fe Elementary School
  • “My 2nd grade students absolutely loved learning via the Dolphin Doctor program. As a lifelong lover of marine biology and dolphins, the education provided was amazing. Dolphin Doctor provided my underrepresented students the opportunity to engage in a meaningful learning experience within our own classroom which matched our standards perfectly. Students often refer to the lessons they learned and apply it to topics we are learning about in class. It was great to see them so engaged and excited!”
    -2nd Grade Teacher, San Ysidro
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Lights, Camera, Conservation: Dolphin Doctor in Action

To truly capture the impact of our Dolphin Doctor workshops, watch our Community Engagement team in action. Produced this year, this video was created to share the story behind our flagship program and inspire the next generation of ocean leaders.

Explore. Discover. Protect. Join the Dolphin Doctor program and become part of the next generation of marine mammal and ocean leaders.

Our Mission, Our Shared Impact

We need YOUR help!

We rely on donations to bring these immersive programs to life for all learners in our communities. Any amount, big or small, creates an opportunity for a student to explore the wonders of marine mammal science.

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