Business partnerships

Sponsor marine science in your community.

Cape Fear businesses depend on healthy coastal waters. Partner with us to fund local dolphin and whale research while earning visible recognition as a champion of conservation.

Logo placement

Your brand featured on our website and outreach materials.

Social recognition

Shout-outs to our growing community of dolphin watchers.

Annual reports

A transparent look at the research your support made possible.

Morningstar Marinas Southport logo
Founding sponsor

Morningstar Marinas Southport

We're proud to recognize Morningstar Marinas Southport as our first and longstanding sponsor. Their early and continued support — right on the Cape Fear River — has helped make our photo-ID surveys and local marine research possible from the very beginning.

Annual packages

Choose a partnership level

Bronze

$500 / year

  • Name on our website supporters page
  • Social media thank-you
  • Annual impact report
Become a Bronze

Silver

$1,000 / year

  • Logo on our website
  • Two social media features
  • Annual impact report
  • Window cling / supporter decal
Become a Silver

Gold

$2,500 / year

  • Prominent logo placement
  • Quarterly social media features
  • Annual impact report
  • Recognition at community events
Become a Gold

Platinum

$5,000 / year

  • Premium logo placement
  • Monthly social media features
  • Custom annual report feature
  • Co-branded outreach opportunity
  • Invitation to a research day
Become a Platinum

Research Partner

$10,000+ / year

  • Top-tier branding across the site
  • Named program or campaign recognition
  • Dedicated annual report spotlight
  • Press & media recognition
  • Private briefing with the research team
Become a Research Partner

A natural fit for

MarinasReal estate companiesFishing chartersBanksUtilitiesLocal businesses

Don't see your industry? Any business that loves the Cape Fear coast is welcome. We'll tailor a package to your goals.

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