Marra

Marra is an individually cataloged wild dolphin followed by marine biologists. Her record is useful for studying behavior, health, movement, and population changes over time.

Long-term tracking of an identified dolphin lets researchers compare behavior and health across repeated sightings. It can also show how one animal fits into the wider social structure and population of its coastal community.

Yes, the catalog description identifies Marra as a wild dolphin. Her significance comes from being a named subject in field research rather than from living in a zoological collection.

A long-term record may include photographs of dorsal fins, sighting dates, location, associates, injuries, and health observations. These details help researchers identify the same animal across many years without attaching a tracking tag to every sighting.