A team of three marine specialists from the Universidad Interamericana traveled to the neighboring island of Antigua to provide support to a dolphin calf stranded on January 4, 2019.

The dolphin of the oceanic species Stenella attenuata, 6 months old and weighing 30 pounds, was rescued after being alone on the island’s coast. A group of environmental volunteers contacted the Manatee Conservation Center, who agreed to travel to care for the animal and save its life. Dr. Antonio Mignucci along with technicians Carla Rivera and Juan M. Orcera are together with local environmentalists providing support to the dolphin and seeking alternatives for relocation to a rehabilitation center near the island of Antigua.

On the 9th day with Ananí the pantropical spotted dolphin calf, we take her for a sea water stroll to balance electrolytes as we wait for a transfer to a dolphin facility on Monday.

We have learned so much, Antigua has cared so much, and she is alive and ticking.

If you would like to contribute to cover the expenses for this dolphin rescue and care, you can donate via PayPal to the Caribbean Stranding Network (see a DONATE link to the left). Funds will be used directly to pay bills incurred in this rescue and rehabilitation.