Dolphin Friend
$10/month
Keep our cameras rolling and our data safe.
- Camera monitoring
- Data storage
501(c)(3) tax-deductible giving
Power the science protecting the Cape Fear's dolphins.
Your gift keeps our cameras rolling, our boat on the water, and our students in the field. Every dollar goes directly to research, education, and stewardship — there are no platform fees.
Choose your impact
Become a sustaining supporter
Monthly gifts give us the steady funding to plan a full research season. Pick the level that fits — or give any amount.
Dolphin Protector
$25/month
Fuel the boat and keep our waters clean.
- Research fuel
- Water quality sampling
Dolphin Advocate
$50/month
Train the next generation of marine scientists.
- Student researchers
- Educational outreach
Dolphin Steward
$100/month
Power our surveys and grow the photo-ID catalog.
- Survey equipment
- Photo-ID cataloging
Custom Donation
Give any amount, one-time or recurring — every gift makes a difference.
Your dollars at work
See exactly what your gift does
$10
Keeps a remote shoreline camera recording dolphin activity for a month.
$25
Supplies water-quality sampling across key habitats.
$50
Covers a tank of fuel for a half-day survey on the water.
$100
Funds the student researcher cataloging individual dolphins.
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From our supporters
Why people give
"Watching the team identify the same dolphins year after year made me a monthly donor on the spot. This is real science happening in our backyard."
Dolphin Steward, Southport
"I love getting the camera highlights and student updates. It feels like I'm part of the research, not just writing a check."
Dolphin Protectors, Wilmington
"As a charter captain I see these animals every day. Supporting the people who study them was an easy decision."
Dolphin Advocate, Oak Island
More ways to help
Beyond a single donation
Sponsor a Dolphin
Adopt a cataloged dolphin and follow its story with updates, photos, and a certificate.
Learn moreCorporate Sponsorship
Partner your business with local marine science and gain community recognition.
Learn moreEquipment Wishlist
Buy the gear we need — SD cards, batteries, binoculars, and more.
Learn morePlanned Giving
Leave a lasting legacy for the Cape Fear's marine mammals.
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