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ANNUAL DOLPHIN COUNT SET FOR JULY 17

The Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute, Inc. (MERR) will be holding the Annual Dolphin Count on Saturday, July 17

th 2021 from 9:00a.m.-11:00a.m. Volunteers will be stationed at pre-designated observation points running from Fenwick Island to Woodland Beach , DE. Results from this count will help to determine population stability in Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in this region.

For more information, or to volunteer for the count, contact the MERR Institute at (302)228-5029 or e-mail

MERR is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the conservation of marine mammals and sea turtles and their habitat. MERR provides rescue and response for stranded marine animals that occur throughout the state of Delaware.

WHAT DOES MERR DO?

MERR is on call 24/7 to provide rescue and care for marine mammals and sea turtles that might be ill, injured, entangled or otherwise in need. In addition, we conduct research on those animals that have died so that we can glean information on the animal, the cause of death, more about the species, and ocean health. We contribute this information to Federal, state and local entities, as well as researchers and others in the marine conservation field. MERR conducts education and outreach programs throughout the state on the topic of marine mammal and sea turtle ecology and conservation. We believe that education is the most important key to conservation.

Become a member

Join MERR Institute aboard Cape Water Tours for a sunset on the Delaware Bay for an evening of fun, food ad frolicking dolphins. All proceeds benefit marine mammal and sea turtle rescue. Tickets will sell out, so order today!