DARC

Dolphin Advocacy Research & Conservation

Voice for dolphins

  • "SMALL ACTIONS. LASTING IMPACT."

    DARC (Dolphin Advocacy Research & Conservation) is a youth-led initiative dedicated to protecting dolphins through means such as scientific research, environmental campaigns, education, and community engagement. We strongly believe that meaningful change begins with knowledge, collaboration, and action.

  • "TURNING IDEAS INTO ACTION."

    Our projects highlight diverse ways DARC works to protect dolphins and marine ecosystems. From international competition research papers to documentaries, campaigns, and educational initiatives, every project is designed to inspire awareness, encourage action, and create meaningful impact.

  • "RESEARCH THAT DRIVES CHANGE."

    Behind every conservation effort lies scientific research. DARC attempts to review and explain research papers and scientific articles from experts around the world. By providing clear overviews and key insights, we aim to help more people understand dolphin conservation, marine ecosystems, and ocean sustainability while encouraging informed action through science.

  • "SUPPORT THE MISSION."

    Every product tells a story. Explore DARC's official collection of diverse merchandises designed to spread awareness, celebrate our mission, and inspire everyday action for dolphin conservation.

  • "BE PART OF THE CHANGE."

    Protecting dolphins requires all of us. Whether you're interested in collaborating, supporting our work, or simply learning more, we'd love to hear from you. Together, we can build a healthier future for dolphins and our oceans.

current mission

For decades, the U.S. Navy has used bottlenose dolphins in military operations, including mine detection, harbor security, and underwater surveillance. While the program highlights their extraordinary intelligence and echolocation abilities, it also raises serious ethical concerns about confining highly intelligent wild animals for human conflict. Conservation groups have long argued that these dolphins experience captivity, transportation stress, hazardous deployments, and unnecessary risks while serving missions they never chose.

At DARC, we believe dolphins should never become instruments of warfare. Their intelligence should inspire our respect—not justify their exploitation. We advocate for replacing military marine mammal programs with modern technologies that protect both national security and marine life, ensuring dolphins remain where they belong: free in the ocean.

STOP TURNING DOLPHINS INTO MILITARY TOOLS.