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Filmmaker, Explorer, Advocate — Amplifying Voices Beneath th
Dove Joans — known as DolphinGirl — is a filmmaker, author, explorer, and advocate whose work bridges science, storytelling, and the lived realities of cetaceans and other sentient beings. Under the Expedition Audacity umbrella, she brings a powerful voice and a nuanced lens to the emotional, cultural, and ecological lives of the ocean’s most iconic residents.

Illuminating Ocean Community Through Story and Science

Dove’s work is rooted in the conviction that people protect what they deeply understand. Through film, photography, education, and interspecies dialogue, she helps audiences see the ocean not as a resource to be measured, but as a living community — full of intelligence, emotion, and agency.
Her approach blends rigorous observation with creative expression, creating narratives that resonate with scientists, students, and everyday explorers alike.
Partnering on Research, Education, and Accountability
While DolphinGirl is an independent creator, her work aligns deeply with Expedition Audacity’s mission. Within our collaborative ecosystem, she contributes to:

That amplify scientific and cultural voices

For classrooms and public audiences

That bridges local knowledge with global issues

That respect dignity and context
Dove’s insights deepen our collective research, strengthen our educational outreach, and expand our narrative reach across cultural and scientific communities.
Stories That Change How We See the Ocean
Over her career, Dove has created compelling visual and narrative work that explores the emotional and social lives of cetaceans and other marine beings. Highlights include:
Feature documentaries on dolphin and whale social systems
Photography series exhibited in galleries and integrated into educational programmes
Educational modules used in classrooms to teach empathy-centered ecology
Cross-cultural dialogues on marine sentience and conservation
Her work has inspired students, influenced policy discussions, and opened new pathways for interdisciplinary collaboration.
Seeing the Ocean as Community, Not Commodity

Dove’s work challenges conventional divisions between human and non-human worlds. She advocates for:
Her philosophy sits at the intersection of art, science, and compassion — inviting audiences to reconsider what it means to live responsibly with other beings.
Collaborate, Learn, Share
There are several ways to connect with Dolphingirl’s work:
Shared Voices, Shared Waters

Dove Joans’ work reminds us that the ocean is not a backdrop — it is a world of community, curiosity, and connection. At Expedition Audacity, we are honoured to walk alongside her in bringing those voices to light, expanding understanding across cultures, disciplines, and landscapes.
Together, we tell stories worth remembering — and futures worth protecting.
Expedition Audacity Research Foundation