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“Pass the Leaf of Peace”

A *dolphin game* I hope to share with you!

"Animals and Nature SEA us in our truest form... connected to each other and all of life." ~ Dolphingirl

Mahalo and thank-you for being here - New Year News!

Join our animal conversation during Dolphingirl’s first book signing of “*Dolphin Talk*” in Montecito, California

Created a new short documentary film, Free Morgan, a Call to Save Her!

Santa Barbara filmmaker, Jim Knowlton added his special editing talents… now, submitting to film festivals, in raising awareness on the plight of Morgan’s 13 years of continued captivity, with plans of a feature film!

A short nature drama on animal advocacy, with plans of a feature length film. Photo Credit: Helene O’Barry

In 2023, launched new interactive LIVE virtual dolphin retreats! Writing away on a special book project, Why the Whales Sing, a full-color 132+ page book, ebook, and audio book that’s a follow-up to Dolphin Talk. To be a part of this publishing process, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/TheDolphinSmile . This new publication is being filled with additional scientific discoveries about cetacean communications spanning the past 40 years, as well as relatable stories and wildlife experiences. Important: this is the first time that the cognitive communications and acoustic sciences will be published together, sharing how vital these varying components are in our everyday lives.

Wondering how "Animal Sense" applies to your life?

"Animal Sense" is supersizing our common sense which allows new avenues of stress relief, healthier relationships, problem solving, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence for a better day and future!

"Their world is our world!" ~ Dolphingirl

Captivity strips away the “Essence of a Dolphin” (small whale)

DIVE IN

An Evolution

"Only a life lived for others is a life worth while.”
~ Albert Einstein

It all started when…

a humpback whale song touched her soul.

Dove Joans, aka "Dolphingirl" has spent her lifetime "cracking the dolphin code" through the cognitive sciences, marine biology, the arts, storytelling, animal behavioral work, acting, the healing arts, as well as wildlife experiences out in Nature.
Over 40+ years, her investigative research into wild dolphin communications has discovered what she’s coined, The Dolphin Memory Movement from empirical evidence.
Her passions include mermaid swimming, animal whispering, sharing stories of connections, and embracing the arts! Published Dolphin Talk in 2014, We are the Ocean in 2017, with books and a film series in development, I am Dolphin.

As an advocate and voice for animals, cultural heritage, and Nature, Dove creates numerous public service announcements, and a short documentary film, We are Water Spirit, officially selected in the 2013 Nashville Film Festival and a finalist in Flickerfest’s Byron All Shorts, part of the biggest short film festival in the world.
Nominated as a member into The Explorers Club for her work with the cognitive sciences of dolphin communications and planetary advocacy has taken Dove across the seas; working alongside Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ocean Futures Society, Ric O'Barry's Dolphin Project, The Dream Foundation, Saddle Up!, a therapeutic riding program for challenged children and horses, as well as animal rescues of the Audubon's "Eyes in the Skies" with wild birds of prey, and the Santa Barbara's Marine Mammal Center, a rescue and release program for injured sea mammals.

Contact Dolphingirl to be a keynote speaker at your next event, sharing interactive "Dolphin Talks” that highlight the secret powers behind animal communications for our everyday lives!

Igniting waves of kindness, happy “flipper” footprints, and links towards being an aquatic super-hero for our planet!

HIRE

“The Pet Whisperer”

CELEBRATING - your animal companion(s) special bonds

EXPLORING - your connections and questions

LEARNING ~ your pet’s traits and likes

SENSING ~ your ‘common sense’ can be supersized with “animal sense”

INNOVATING - your ideas and abilities into actions

WONDERING - past your doubts or fears into hope and faith

DIVING INTO - The meaning of life. Why Nature is always smiling with us. The secrets of happiness, acceptance, embracing yourself, true love, and why we matter.

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OUR Aquatic Affair

"You know me... since time began, we have been connected.

Formed together in the womb of life through intricate patterns of designs, like ripples across the oceans.

I felt your 1st breath and carried that gentle whisper across our linked memories. Stars and galaxies exploded to celebrate our miraculous union… and our very first tear fell like a early morning raindrop across the southern skies.

Small, yet mighty... we were beginning to make waves.

Now, you may wonder what does this all mean?

Our aquatic affair. This divine design was not by chance.

We are in everything that breathes life. Water is you, me, and we... creating our divine history.

Now, these secrets continuously reveal themselves in our cells, memories, and DNA for eternity. Trillions of stories touching our lives and reminding ourselves who we really are. An Aboriginal Australian would say, “We are Water Spirit,” and peace would return back to our lands, harmony buzzing between our hands. Like a bee pollinating nearly 90% of our Earth’s plant species with an invisible treaty of love. A sacred promise of geometric designs, amazingly sublime.

So, be encouraged. Embrace your fears by bringing a sense of buoyancy back into your heart. It's a good place to start."

Ocean love, Dolphingirl Dove

"The Dolphin Smile"

"3 Wishes"

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Michele Riddle's "Will You Be Plastic Free?

Thank-you and mahalo for our amazing supporters! Akaku Maui Community Media, Mark and the Ellman Ohana with Frida’s & Honu, Maui’s Sephora, Maui Time, Down to Earth in Kahului, Raw Elements, rockin for KING & COUNTRY, Fin Fun Mermaid, Bank of Hawaii, and Steve Fisher with TopLitter.org!

Additional info on Hawaii House Bill 525 & 2571

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/29452971/smoking-at-state-parks-beaches-now-illegal-in-hawaii/

https://mauinow.com/2015/06/22/state-parks-beaches-become-smoke-free-on-july-1-2015/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2018/07/02/hawaii-is-about-to-ban-your-favorite-sunscreen-to-protect-its-coral-reefs

"Be' Kine" Care Campaign launched the "Aloha Awareness" Art Contest in partnership with USA's General Pencil Company, Inc. for World Reef Day on June 1st, 2019, and beyond!

FOR THOSE WANTING #ARTWARENESS SIGNS or POSTERS FOR THEIR COMMUNITY, OFFICE, or BUSINESS, please contact: https://www.dolphingirl.org/contact

These are environmental issues affecting Hawaiian Islands' aina and moana, as well as all of our lives, and affecting our planet's ecosystems for future generations.

#1) “Plastic Pollutes” Reducing Single-Use Plastics

#2) “Saving our Reefs" with Safe-Sunscreens (Hawaii House Bill 2571: https://governor.hawaii.gov/newsroom/latest-news/office-of-the-governor-news-release-governor-david-ige-signs-bill-making-hawaii-first-in-the-world-to-ban-certain-sunscreens)

#3) “Butts off the Beach” Eliminating Smoking, Tobacco Use, & Discarded Trash on all Public Beaches and Parks (Hawaii House Bill 525: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2015/bills/HB525_SD2_.htm)

Eco-art categories ~ Ages 7-17 and Ages 18+

Winners displayed below. Prizes given. Contest ran May 2nd-31st. Winners announced on World Reef Day, June 1st!