Baby dolphin found on the beach in Pass Christian
A baby dolphin was found dead on the beach in Pass Christian today. He is the first, with more to come as stranding season begins. The Mississippi…
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Sick dolphin calf improves with tube-fed milk, helping hands
RAYONG, Thailand (AP) — The Irrawaddy dolphin calf — sick and too weak to swim — was drowning in a tidal pool on Thailand’s shore when fishermen found him. The fishermen quickly alerted marine conservationists, who advised them how to…
Rescued stranded dolphin in Long Beach dies from injuries
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies along with the Gulfport and Long Beach police departments helped rescue a stranded dolphin in distress early Monday morning in Long Beach. Staff quickly responded, providing care for the adult female…
Orphaned dolphin finds a new temporary pod at IMMS
An orphaned dolphin discovered in Gulfport has found a new pod, at least a temporary one. Researchers at IMMS give us an update on how they and veterinarians are nursing the juvenile dolphin back to good health.…
IMMS and MSU veterinarians work to save dolphin
So far, so good but researchers and care takers at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, as well as workers with Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine have their hands full caring for a young male…
Dead dolphin washes ashore in Harrison County
This morning, WXXV’s Kristen Anzuini found a dead dolphin that washed ashore on the beach in Harrison County. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies has picked up the dolphin and they will be running tests on it. IMMS says they…
Dead dolphin washes ashore in Harrison County, Institute for Marine Mammal Studies to investigate cause of death
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. — WXXV reporter Kristen Anzuini discovered a dead dolphin that washed ashore Monday morning. The deceased dolphin was located along the shoreline on the beach in Harrison County. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS) has been…
Dolphins found dead on Florida Gulf Coast, Federal authorities investigating
FLORIDA (WXXV) — NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information that leads to a civil penalty or criminal conviction of the person or persons responsible for the recent deaths of two dolphins…
Second rare dolphin species rescued in Gulf
For the second time this month, the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport is rehabilitating a rare dolphin species to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Just last week, a rough-toothed dolphin was rescued in Biloxi and now a pantropical spotted…
[Disturbing images] Dolphin death under investigation
A dead dolphin found washed up on Deer Island last Tuesday is being investigated. According to Moby Solangi with the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, the dolphin was severely decomposed when found last week. Following a necropsy, they found the…
Reward increased for dolphin shot and killed
Authorities are now offering $11,500 for any information on who shot and killed a pregnant dolphin in Waveland in April. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies found the bottlenose dolphin and froze the body until a complete necropsy could be…
Forty seventh dead dolphin found on Gulf Coast
Nearly 50 dolphins have washed up dead on the Gulf Coast this year. That number is concerning scientists at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. The 47th dead dolphin was found this morning east of Fort Maurepas Pier in Ocean…
Dead dolphin found in Ocean Springs
A dead dolphin was found this morning on the beach in Ocean Springs. We will have more on this at 5:30.
Dead dolphin washed ashore in Biloxi
A dead dolphin washed ashore on Biloxi Beach Tuesday evening. The Institute for Marine Mammals Studies responded to the call of the dolphin that was found dead on the beach by Debuys Road and upon arrival the dolphin was already…
Dolphin stranded in Jackson County dies
The dolphin that has been stranded in Jackson County the last two weeks has died after being stuck in water not conducive for its health. Dr. Moby Solangi with the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies confirmed the dolphin died from…
Dolphin still stranded in Jackson County
The dolphin stranded in Jackson County still has not found its way back to sea. The dolphin has been trapped in Old Fort Bayou in Jackson County since last Wednesday. The problem is the dolphin is swimming in freshwater and…
Experts say stranded dolphin in Jackson County is under stress
The dolphin stranded in Jackson County still has not found its way back to sea. The dolphin has been trapped in Old Fort Bayou in Jackson County since last Wednesday. Marine experts tell News 25 the dolphin has been circling…
Stranded Dolphin Freed From Simmons Bayou in Ocean Springs
A dolphin stranded for several weeks in Simmons Bayou in Ocean Springs has finally made its way back to the Gulf. News 25’s Kristen Durand met with rescuers as they returned from the mission. There were high fives all around…