From the dazzling coral reefs of the Bahamas to the wind-swept seas of Patagonia, Dolphins takes audiences on an underwater adventure with inquisitive Atlantic spotted dolphins, acrobatic dusky dolphins, and the familiar bottlenose dolphins. While most of what we know about dolphins comes from studying them in captivity, Kathleen Dudzinski, a young marine biologist and the star of Dolphins, and her colleagues conduct their research in the wild, allowing them to learn more about dolphins communication and their foraging and social behaviors. Dean and Jo Jo have saved each other's lives on more than one occasion, and their story will stir audiences with the beauty and mystery of interspecies communication. I wanted to make a film that offered insight into these intelligent marine mammals and that revealed the wonder of their habitat, the ocean, and our need to preserve it. Since worldwide interest in dolphins is expanding exponentially, however, Dudzinski believes the best thing to do is teach people how to swim with the animals responsibly.
Every passenger is delighted after their first encounter with dolphins.
The National Science Foundation and Museum Film Network provide funding for the film. This large-format picture is destined to capture the imagination of audiences worldwide who will gain newfound respect for the ocean and the importance of scientific research to its preservation. In addition to Dolphins, Everest will also be showing throughout the summer.