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Dove Joans — “DolphinGirl”


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. 

DOVE'S MISSION & APPROACH

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.

COLLABORATION WITH EXPEDITION AUDACITY

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: 

Expedition narratives:

Ethical storytelling frameworks:

Expedition narratives:

That amplify scientific and cultural voices 

Educational content:

Ethical storytelling frameworks:

Expedition narratives:

For classrooms and public audiences 

Community engagement:

Ethical storytelling frameworks:

Ethical storytelling frameworks:

That bridges local knowledge with global issues 

Ethical storytelling frameworks:

Ethical storytelling frameworks:

Ethical storytelling frameworks:

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. 

SELECT WORK & IMPACT

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. 

VOICE OF THE BEINGS — PHILOSOPHY

 Seeing the Ocean as Community, Not Commodity 

Dove’s work challenges conventional divisions between human and non-human worlds. She advocates for:

  • Interspecies empathy
  • Respectful representation
  • Narratives grounded in lived experience
  • Ethics over entertainment 


Her philosophy sits at the intersection of art, science, and compassion — inviting audiences to reconsider what it means to live responsibly with other beings. 

WAYS TO ENGAGE

Collaborate, Learn, Share 

There are several ways to connect with Dolphingirl’s work:


  • View and share her films and photography
  • Integrate her educational materials into classrooms
  • Partner on storytelling or community projects
  • Support content creation that serves shared impact goals

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Stories That Connect Us

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.

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