This week, we welcome Dr. Kathleen Dudzinski, the 2025 recipient of the Wolfgang Kiessling International Prize for Species Conservation.
With over 30 years of research on dolphin communication and social behavior — and valuable work with killer whales — Dr. Dudzinski has pioneered methods that deepen our understanding of marine mammals in both wild and managed care. As Founder of the Dolphin Communication Project and Managing Editor of Aquatic Mammals journal, she connects science, conservation, and education worldwide.
In this episode, she shares:
- Breakthroughs in dolphin and killer whale communication research
- How comparative studies across species inform conservation
- The role of education, ecotourism, and outreach in protecting marine life
- What it means to be honored with the Kiessling Prize
An inspiring conversation for anyone passionate about dolphins, killer whales, and the future of marine conservation.
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