Protect Wild Dolphins Specialty License Plate: The Protect Wild Dolphins plate, designed by marine artist Steve Diossy, enables 24/7 emergency response for dolphins that become stranded or entangled in fishing gear or other items foreign to the oceans or estuary ecosystems. FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute's marine mammal teams and other collaborators also conduct a variety of scientific studies to help understand dolphin health, life history, and the environment where they live. About the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Foundation’s Specialty License Plate Program: Under Florida statute, the purpose of the specialty license plate program is to raise funds for a particular cause. Sales of Florida specialty license plates support innovative initiatives, services, and research on issues of importance to the people of Florida. Each specialty license plate requires an annual use fee which is a volunteer purchase. Beginning in 1998, the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Foundation has been the designated recipient of user fee funds for the Florida specialty license plates. You can purchase your plate here: https://hboifoundation.org/license-plates or at your local Tax Collector's office. 🐬 (fb)

Protect Florida Whales Specialty License Plate: Several whale species can be found in Florida waters, including the most endangered of all great whales: the North Atlantic right whale. Designed by marine life artist Wyland, the Protect Florida Whales plate supports scientific research on our marine mammals and the protection of these endangered species through public education and conservation. Plate proceeds also fund FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute 24/7 emergency response for whales that become stranded. About the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Foundation’s Specialty License Plate Program: Under Florida statute, the purpose of the specialty license plate program is to raise funds for a particular cause. Sales of Florida specialty license plates support innovative initiatives, services, and research on issues of importance to the people of Florida. Each specialty license plate requires an annual use fee which is a volunteer purchase. Beginning in 1998, the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Foundation has been the designated recipient of user fee funds for the Florida specialty license plates. You can purchase your plate here: https://hboifoundation.org/license-plates or at your local Tax Collector's office. (fb)