Decoding the secret language of dolphins

Dolphins are likely the most intelligent animals on our planet. They use complex sounds to communicate in ways we’re only beginning to understand. But noise pollution from tourist boats is destroying their acoustic habitat. We went to Portugal's Algarve coast to learn more about the secret language of dolphins and help protect them.

Chapters
0:00 Why we should care about dolphins
2:19 Out on the sea: Observing dolphins
3:32 Three fascinating dolphin facts
5:15 Underwater noise pollution
7:11 How we’re helping
10:05 Longterm benefits of our support

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[AimmportugalOrg]

Thanks to the Planet Wild team for joining forces with us! The video came out great, your help will be tremendous for our research and we indeed had a great time with you on the boat! 😊 🤝🤝

[daniel.kuhn]

Joana and her team's dedication to studying and protecting dolphins is truly inspiring. 🌟

[lysan]

You often point out problems that are not commonly known, and I am glad you do! Thanks for your work! I am a backer already. After each of your videos and projects, I am even happier that I can contribute at least a little to your work.

[amenaakter]

Loved the underwater footage! It's a fantastic way to see dolphins in their natural habitat! 🐬🐬

[mystuff]

Wonderful project! Thank you guys for doing this for the dolphins. You'll also be helping the other underwater critters, too. Fish talk to one another in frequencies we can't hear and loud boats make it hard for them to hear each other. Making a nice, quiet spot for everyone (meaning the animals) is so nice! I hope the quiet spaces can expand.
And hopefully people can make quieter boats in the future somehow.

[WeaselTM]

So long and thanks for all the fish. --🐬🐬

[adammandinec]

It is quite sad that overtourism and the chasing of profits is damaging and hurting theese beautifull (sometimes kinda scary) creatures
you guys are doing gods work

[Lucydius]

Hey I forgot to say on the 3rd mission video that I came here from Just Alex :)

Anyways, amazing stuff guys! Keep up the good work!

[neuronaut_]

Epic, and very needed, mic drop! 🎤 Hopefully we can get those guys some quiet time soon! Or maybe noise cancelling headphones...

[iLegitElephant]

I came over to this channel form thoughty2 YouTube Chanel. I am a huge advocate for the protection of marine life on this planet. Y’all have managed to address an issue that SO FEW are aware of and I thank you guys for that!

[TheJokeslang]

chhhh": that's dolphin for "great vid"

But seriously, thank you for this amazing video and especially all the fun facts. I didn't know dolphins stayed in touch with dozens of school friends. 💙

[robinhahnsopran]

I'm genuinely so proud to support work like this. Amazing. ✨

[Peter-ofiy]

Absolutely amazing! 🐬💙 Using tech like underwater microphones to safeguard dolphins from the detrimental effects of noise pollution is genuinely a beacon of hope and innovation! Kudos to the brilliant minds behind this project, ensuring that these incredible creatures can thrive amidst our bustling world. This melding of technology and conservation sparks a pivotal moment towards coexisting harmoniously with our oceanic friends. Eagerly awaiting more updates and success stories from this transformative initiative! #SaveTheDolphins #InnovationForConservation

[jbambo]

Seeing your work gives me some hope for the future. Hopefully one day I can be a part of something like this and leave something meaningful as this behind. I sincerely wish you would have a wider reach.
Mehr als ein großes Dankeschön an euch alle für alles was ihr bisher getan habt und noch tun werdet. Ich hoffe, dass ihr durch PR Kampagnen oder Kooperationen mehr Reichweite erzielen könnt. Ihr seid ein unterschätzer Schatz. Ich drücke euch die Daumen und verfolge/ unterstütze euch. PS: Das Video ist gut gemacht man kann den Inhalten gut folgen.

[rjung_ch]

Mapping the ocean floors via explosions is a huge killer as well.
Wonder why we see so many dead dolphins and other species stranded on beaches, that must be the reason for their deaths.

[allykat]

That's really awesome of you all.

[Chaos_Hound]

Wow! I didn’t know boats could affect dolphins so greatly. Thank you for helping protect our oceans, and our forests.

[gothwolf]

I really hope noise pollution and light pollution get more attention in the coming years. They're ignored way too often.

[thomasbuhle]

I hope, the Dolphin 🐬 Speech can be Decoded in the Future. So may much more Human’s understand, that Animals aren’t just things, we can do with, what we want to.

[neromastic]

It makes me sad to see that Human's actions arent been considered carefully for what consequences might happen when we touch nature.
Land, Sea and Air
It can impact it all and thus can lead to extinction, ecological stress and global warming.
Instead of constantly companing and protesting is just a waist of time, you either do it yourself with data on how to help or join in on Planet Wild like myself.
I almost cant do much outside of my Job to give back nature for what nature gives us, but with Planet Wild I feel like I can give back, smaller or bigger.