The Wild Dolphin Project, a nonprofit scientific research organization studying the behavior and communication of the Atlantic spotted dolphins in the wild, presents their 5th annual signature event, Wild Ocean Science. This year’s unique event will feature a presentation by Tom Fitz.

Filmmaking & Science: A Natural Partnership

Tom Fitz is an American cameraman, producer, and director who has documented our planet's natural wonders for over thirty years. As a freelance cinematographer, Tom has worked for the BBC, PBS, National Geographic, Discovery, and many others. He is the recipient of four Primetime Emmy Awards for cinematography and two for outstanding series, as well as a BAFTA Award.

Tom’s experience and comfort working underwater are rivaled by few. He is among a handful of cameramen who has worked in all seven continents and five oceans, including under the ice in our planet’s polar regions. He has experience with underwater ROV technology and manned submarines in waters over a mile deep. He owns and operates a RED Helium 8K camera.

Hosted by independent American broadcast news journalist, Miles O’Brien, specializing in science, technology, and aerospace who has been serving as national science correspondent for PBS NewsHour.

Dr. Denise Herzing, Research Director and Founder of The Wild Dolphin Project, will be signing books and available for photos.

Doors open: 5:00pm

Your ticket includes:

light plant-based refreshments
general admission seating
free parking

Event updates and Wild Ocean Science archives can be found here: www.wilddolphinproject.org/media/wild-ocean-science

SPONSORSHIP opportunities are available. Contact Melissa at (561) 575-5660 or email [email protected].

Event Details:

•5:00pm Doors Open, Reception hour

Guests can enjoy plant-based refreshments, browse raffle items and vendor tables, shop WDP merchandise. WDP team members will share information about joining research trips and other ways to support the project. Guests may have books signed and a photo taken with Dr. Herzing. A stunning slideshow will be shown in the auditorium during the reception hour thanks to our friends at Focused on Nature.

•6:00pm

Take your seats and enjoy the show! Q&A will be moderated at the conclusion of the presentation by Miles O’Brien.

•7:30pm

Raffle winners will be announced.

•7:30 – 8:00pm

Last chance to purchase merchandise, inquire about trips, memberships, book signing, photo ops.

***NOTICE***

Masks are optional and will not be provided.

In person attendance at events carries with it the inherent risk of contracting the Covid-19 virus. The Wild Dolphin Project encourages the implementation of personal safety procedures but cannot ensure that infections will not occur. By attending the event you agree to assume all risks with regard to the potential for contracting the Covid-19 virus, whether CDC guidelines are in effect at the event or not.

Hand sanitizing stations are located throughout the building, the air filtration system has been upgraded and the entire building will be sanitized before the event in an effort to help prevent the transmission of infections by reducing risk