September 12th is the day chosen by Sea Shepherd to raise awareness and promote the conservation of dolphins. It was established on the one-year anniversary of the killing of 1,428 Atlantic white-sided dolphins in the Faroe Islands, which was the largest single slaughter of cetaceans in history.

As many will know, the marine mammals of the Bahamas – whales, dolphins and manatees – are researched and protected by the Bahamas Marine Mammal Research Organisation. This was established more than 20 years ago by Diane Claridge and Charlotte Dunn.

You can find out more about the nature and scope of the work carried out by BMMRO HERE Please consider making a donation to support the work of BMMRO, or (for those elsewhere in the world), to the marine mammal organisation in your area. Dolphins increasingly need protection from mankind and human activities. A donation would greatly help provide it.

All Photos: BMMRO