New study links toxic algae exposure in dolphins to Alzheimer's-like brain damage

New research from the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine has found striking similarities between the brains of dolphins exposed to algal toxins and those of humans with Alzheimer’s disease.

Injured baby dolphin rescued from rock jetty on Florida beach by lifeguards

An injured baby dolphin that had beached itself on a rock jetty at a Florida beach is now recovering after being rescued by ocean rescue lifeguards on Saturday morning.

Gulf World Marine Park: Florida opens criminal investigation into dolphin deaths

Several dolphins have reportedly died over the span of five months at a Florida marine park and aquarium, prompting several investigations, including a statewide criminal investigation, according to officials and media reports.

Dolphins smile at each other while playing, study says

Dolphins are actually smiling at each other when they open their mouths while playing with one another, according to a recent study out of Italy.  

Clearwater Marine Aquarium announces passing of Hemingway the dolphin

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is mourning the loss of its oldest dolphin, Hemingway. He was about 37 years old when he passed away early Monday morning.

Rescuers form human chain to save dolphin from Clearwater creek

Rescuers got creative to save a dolphin that had been foraging alone in a creek in Clearwater for more than two weeks.

Baby dolphin injured after getting caught in crab trap now thriving at SeaWorld Orlando

A rescued bottlenose baby dolphin named Ridgway is a big hit in his new pool at SeaWorld Orlando. FOX 35 went behind the scenes to meet the folks who nursed him back to health after he almost lost his life when he was caught in a crab trap in Clearwater.

Scientists find signs of Alzheimer's in dolphin brains

In total, 22 dolphin brains were studied in which researchers noted that the animals presented alterations in their brain chemistry, changes most commonly found in humans who have Alzheimer's.

Baby dolphin rescued after becoming tangled in crab trap on Clearwater Beach nursed back to health

The baby dolphin found tangled in a crab trap on Clearwater Beach was nursed back to health. It first arrived at SeaWorld in critical condition, making the first 24 hours vital for its survival. However, without a pod or a mother, it would be dangerous to return it to the wild. So, it will live out its days at SeaWorld, where they have a dolphin nursery.

Baby dolphin in critical condition after becoming tangled in crab trap on Clearwater Beach

A young dolphin found tangled in a crab trap on Clearwater Beach is in critical condition, according to SeaWorld Orlando officials. The dolphin was found near Pier 60, and was taken directly to SeaWorld Orlando for rehabilitation.