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People — Dialogues with Dolphins (PDD)™
People — Dialogues with Dolphins (PDD)™
Global Interaction Platform
Global Interaction Platform
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Welcome to People - Dolphin Dialogues (PDD)™, a global platform dedicated to the popularization of science and the advancement of social communication. Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions about interacting with dolphins and learn about the features and capabilities of our platform.
FAQ
Global Reach:
In both cases, the bilingual approach significantly expands the platform's potential audience and effectiveness in achieving its goals of studying and protecting dolphins.
- English serves as the international language of science and communication
- Russian provides access to a vast Russian-speaking audience (over 258 million speakers)
- Access to research and publications from Russian scientists in marine biology
- Opportunity for knowledge exchange between Russian-speaking and English-speaking experts
- Uniting dolphin protection efforts across different world regions
- Coordination of conservation initiatives between Russian-speaking and international organizations
- Representation of unique cultural perspectives from both language groups
- Development of intercultural dialogue in marine mammal protection
In both cases, the bilingual approach significantly expands the platform's potential audience and effectiveness in achieving its goals of studying and protecting dolphins.
Our platform offers multiple ways to engage:
Community Participation:
Community Participation:
- Join discussions
- Share observations
- Contribute to citizen science
- Participate in events
- Access online courses
- Join webinars
- Download educational materials
- Participate in workshops
- Connect with scientists
- Share data
- Contribute to research projects
- Join research networks
There are currently 49 known species of dolphins and porpoises, which are divided into six families:
- The oceanic dolphin family is the largest, and includes 38 species such as afalins, killer whales, and grinds.
- The porpoise family has 7 species, including the common porpoise and the rare vaquita.
- The remaining 4 families belong to river dolphins, with each family including only one species, such as the Indian river dolphin or the Amazonian bottlenose dolphin.
Lifespan varies by species:
- Bottlenose dolphins: 40-60 years
- Orcas: 50-90 years
- River dolphins: 15-28 years
Dolphins use multiple forms of communication:
Acoustic Communication:
Acoustic Communication:
- Echolocation clicks
- Whistles
- Burst pulses
- Social sounds
- Body postures
- Jaw claps
- Bubble displays
- Physical contact
- Petting
- Rubbing
Key indicators of dolphin intelligence include:
- Large, complex brains
- Self-awareness (mirror recognition)
- Tool use
- Problem-solving abilities
- Complex social structures
- Teaching behaviors
- Cultural transmission
- Memory and learning
Current major threats include:
Environmental Threats:
Environmental Threats:
- Ocean pollution
- Climate change
- Habitat loss
- Noise pollution
- Fishing net entanglement
- Ship strikes
- Hunting
- Tourism pressure
- Prey depletion
- Ocean acidification
- Coral reef degradation
Scientists use various research methods:
Field Research:
Field Research:
- Photo-identification
- Behavioral observations
- Acoustic recordings
- Drone monitoring
- Genetic analysis
- Health assessments
- Cognitive testing
- Satellite tracking
- Environmental DNA sampling
- Bioacoustic analysis
You can help in several ways:
Direct Action:
Direct Action:
- Volunteer for beach cleanups
- Support marine conservation organizations
- Report dolphin strandings
- Participate in citizen science projects
- Reduce plastic use
- Choose sustainable seafood
- Use ocean-friendly products
- Support responsible tourism
- Share knowledge
- Support research
- Join conservation campaigns
- Educate others
Ask Your Question PDD
We are happy to answer your questions about the platform, dolphins, their intelligence, conservation, and more!
We respect your privacy. The personal data you provide through our website is not collected or processed for commercial purposes. It is used solely for communication with you regarding your inquiry in the context of our platform's non-commercial initiatives. We do not share your data with third parties and ensure its security
Contribution PDD
We value your input! Help us make the platform better by contributing:
- Correction: Found incorrect information? Let us know.
- New Content: Share your knowledge by adding something new.
- Content Update: Keep our content current and relevant.
- Translation: Help us reach more people by translating content.
- Media Content: Got visuals? Enrich our platform with media contributions.
Click "Contribute" to submit your input. Together, we can create a reliable and comprehensive resource for everyone!
