Meet the dolphins
The dolphins each have their own personalities – click on the dolphin you'd like to adopt.
The dolphins of Scotland’s Moray Firth are amazing but they face many threats. When you adopt a dolphin you will build a special link with an individual and help us to protect the whole population and give them a safer future.
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Sundance
Sundance was first spotted in 1990 when he was a tiny calf and now he’s a big adult male bottlenose dolphin. Sundance is really sociable and he just loves to leap around with friends - especially Moonlight. We think he may be dad to Moonlight’s baby.
Adopt Sundance now
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Rainbow
Rainbow was first spotted way back in 1989 when she was just a youngster. She now has calves of her own including Raindrop who was born in 2005. She got her name because of her ‘bright and colourful’ character! She has a nick in the centre of her dorsal fin, which makes her easy to spot.
Adopt Rainbow now
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Moonlight
Moonlight was first spotted in 1996 when she was very young. She now has calves of her own, including Mellow Yellow. She is easy to identify by the twin notches near the top of her dorsal fin. Moonlight loves to socialise with her best friend Rainbow. She’s an amazing hunter - especially when she’s in hot pursuit of lunch!
Adopt Moonlight now
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Spirit
Spirit was given her name due to her gentle and spirited nature. She has a calf called Sparkle, who was born in July 2007. She is often seen in the company of the other mums and their babies. Spirit has two very sharp nicks in her dorsal fin which make her easy to recognise.
Adopt Spirit now
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Mischief
Mischief is a very friendly male dolphin who is always in a party mood! He is often seen in big groups leaping around with friends such as Rainbow and Sundance. Mischief is also a powerful hunter who can outrun even the biggest salmon. He is easily recognised by the big nick in his dorsal fin.
Adopt Mischief now
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Kesslet
Kesslet is a young mum who likes to hunt and play with her calf, Charlie. Kesslet is easy to spot because of her curved dorsal fin. She is friends with lots of the local dolphins like Rainbow and Moonlight and can be often seen travelling in groups of mums and youngsters.
Adopt Kesslet now
What will you get?
Adopt a dolphin today and you will receive these wonderful gifts and the knowledge that you are helping to protect the amazing dolphins of the Moray Firth.
Regular updates
As well as a wonderful adoption pack you'll receive your special supporter magazine, Whale & Dolphin every three months which includes an update on your dolphin.
If you are under 14, you will receive your very own magazine called SPLASH! which is full of facts, puzzles and fun things to make and do as well as an update on your dolphin.
And, if you give us your email address you'll receive news on your dolphin by email every month plus, an adopt a dolphin e-Christmas card.
Adults pack includes:
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A 100% cotton Protect Our Dolphins bag
Kids (under 14) pack includes:
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A badge featuring the name of your dolphin
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Fantastic dolphin and whale stickers
In addition, all adopters will receive the following in their welcome pack:
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Interactive DVD
Featuring stunning footage of whales and dolphins, a dolphin ID guide and great extras like games and screensavers (only available when paying by direct debit).
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Certificate
A fantastic personalised certificate featuring a photo of your adopted dolphin plus information about your new friend.
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An introduction to adopt a dolphin
A full colour introduction to the adoption dolphins packed with pictures and fascinating facts!
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Introduction to WDCS
A full colour booklet letting you know what your support is helping us to achieve.
How much does it cost?
Well, protecting dolphins is priceless but you can adopt a dolphin for just £4 a month by direct debit - that's less than one pound a week!
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Adoptions by direct debit help us to plan our vital, long-term work more effectively because we know that there are regular funds coming in that we can rely on. A direct debit is good for you too as you can spread the cost of your adoption over the year.
As well as receiving a fantastic welcome pack and updates on your dolphin every three months through your magazine, you can also keep up to date with our work through Facebook , Twitter and the adopt a dolphin blog.
Adopt today!