Resource Roundup: Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin Edition

February 18, 2026

Meet the Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin

A Coastal Explorer Kids Can Get to Know

Living close to shore in warm, shallow coastal waters, the Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin is one of the ocean’s most fascinating neighbors. Found near mangroves, river mouths, and estuaries, these dolphins thrive in places where people and wildlife share space every day.

This month, we’re helping your young explorers dive into the world of these coastal dolphins through books, videos, games, and hands-on activities—thoughtfully chosen for every age group.

Explore the Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin by Age Group

🦭 Zookeeper (ages 3–5)

Perfect for early learners who love bright pictures, gentle storytelling, and playful exploration.

Mummy, Where’s my Dorsal Fin? by Louisa Pannampalam

A gentle, hopeful picture book that follows Aluna, a young Indo-Pacific finless porpoise, and her mother as they explore the waters of the Langkawi Archipelago while learning about marine life, environmental threats, and the people working to protect their ocean home.

Leo the Wildlife Ranger: Guiding the Baby Pink Dolphin to Safety

YouTube

National Geographic Kids: Ocean Maze Game
Navigate through coral reefs to reunite with a dolphin pod while learning about ocean obstacles and predators.

🐬 Zoologist (ages 6–8)

Fantastic Marine Mammals and Where to Find Them

A free, downloadable activity book from MareCet that invites kids to explore fascinating marine mammals while making ocean education fun, engaging, and accessible for young learners everywhere.

SciShow Kids: 5 Reasons Why Dolphins are Awesome (Video)
YouTube

National Geographic Kids: Ocean Maze Game
Navigate through coral reefs to reunite with a dolphin pod while learning about ocean obstacles and predators.

🌊 Conservationist (ages 9–12)

Our Amazing World Dolphins – by Kay de Silva

A fact-rich guide exploring dolphin intelligence, social structures, and marine adaptations through detailed visuals.

National Geographic: Here's What We Know About Dolphin Intelligence (Video)
A documentary-style look at dolphin problem-solving, communication, and social learning.

Matching Sharks and Find the Difference
is a fun, photo-based game where players find matching shark pairs and spot differences while learning cool facts about these ocean predators along the way.

🌍 Extra Resources from edZOOcation

Looking to take your dolphin learning even further? Explore exclusive edZOOcation activities created to bring marine education to life:

🎥 Dolphin Swim Habitat Hustle (Video Activity)
Dive into coastal waters and get moving! Kids swim, stretch, and explore as they spot dolphins and other marine animals while learning about shallow-water habitats and dolphin movement.

👀 Dolphin “I Spy” Activity
A visual seek-and-find game that builds observation skills as kids search for dolphins, fish, waves, boats, and mangroves found in coastal ecosystems.

🧠 Dolphin Aquarium Packet
Step into the role of a marine scientist! Learners observe animal behavior, explore dolphin habitats, sketch exhibits, read signs, and reflect on how aquariums support education and conservation.

🌍 MareCet Resources

This month’s Conservation Partner is MareCet, a marine mammal conservation organization based in Malaysia. MareCet works to protect Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins through research, education, and collaboration with coastal communities.

Explore MareCet’s educational resources to learn more about:

How scientists study dolphins in the wild
The challenges dolphins face in busy coastal waters
How conservation, research, and local communities work together to protect marine life