Name a Dolphin

Every Dolphin Deserves a Name

Adopt a Dolphin. Become Part of Its Story

Algoa Bay: Bottlenose Dolphin Capital of the World

Algoa Bay is home to one of the largest and most frequently encountered populations of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops aduncus). Pods of hundreds of dolphins can be seen in its rich coastal waters, making the bay an exceptional place to observe and study this species.

In recognition of its remarkable dolphin population, Algoa Bay was named the “Bottlenose Dolphin Capital of the World” in 2016.

Through this project, you can help support these dolphins while taking part in a special initiative to give individual dolphins a name. By adopting a dolphin and contributing to its conservation, you become part of the effort to better know, monitor, and protect the dolphins that call Algoa Bay home.

Through photo-identification research, individual dolphins and whales can be recognised by the unique markings on their dorsal fins and tails. By adopting an animal, you help support ongoing marine research, monitoring and conservation in Algoa Bay, South Africa.

If you wish to adopt more than one animal, please repeat this process for each animal.

If you would like to donate more than the specified amount (R500), please indicate this in the message.

Name a Dolphin and get a virtual certifcate of your dorsal named

Each dolphin in our catalogue has a unique dorsal identification number. The first person to adopt an unnamed dolphin can choose its name, which will then remain associated with that dolphin for future adoptions.

Once a dolphin has been named, other supporters can still adopt it and help support its research and conservation, but its name will remain unchanged.

Dorsal Fin Features Catalogue

Dorsal fin of an Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus). This coastal species can often be found close to shore, especially around St. Croix Island.

Ta001

Ta002

Ta003

Ta004

Ta005

Ta006

Ta007

Ta008

Dorsal fin of an Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus). This coastal species can often be found close to shore, especially around St. Croix Island.

Ta001

Ta002

Ta003

Ta004

Ta005

Ta006

Ta007

Ta008

Dorsal fin of an Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus). This coastal species can often be found close to shore, especially around St. Croix Island.

Ta001

Ta002

Ta003

Ta004

Ta005

Ta006

Ta007

Ta008

Enter your first and last name:

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Select the animal you wish to name. The catalogue includes the corresponding dorsal number for each animal. Please select the one you wish to adopt:

Name you wish to give to the individual:

Please provide any other relevant information (e.g. a different donation amount).

Note: You will receive an email confirming receipt of your adoption request. To finalise the adoption, you can then donate the total amount indicated.