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A proudly Canadian animated series for kids.  Adventure, ocean EDUCATION, and the belief that caring is cool.

Finn is a carefree dolphin who would rather surf, chill on the beach, and play Cod of Duty with his friends than worry about the ocean. But when trouble begins threatening the home he loves, Finn and his fin-tastic friends embark on an unforgettable underwater adventure, discovering that every wave of change starts with a ripple of courage!

MEET THE WORLD’S COOLEST OCEAN HERO!

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Dolphin Dude, Fins on his hips, smiling.
Dolphin Dude, Fins on his hips, smiling.

The RIPPLE EFFECT

A colorful illustration of children cleaning up a beach, with some holding trash bags, one person grabbing trash from the sand, and another holding a trash bag with collected litter, all with the text 'A is for...' and 'ACTION' at the bottom.
  • People remember stories more than statistics. That’s why we created Dolphin Dude. Using vibrant hand-made animation, we lead audiences on an epic underwater adventure filled with cool characters, humor, and heartfelt moments. We don’t rely on doom-and-gloom or dry data; instead, we make conservation engaging and enjoyable. The science explains tells us why we need to care and this story is how we get people to care. By combining both, we show that caring for the ocean is not only important, it’s also pretty cool.

  • We turn dense marine science into punchy, visual stories that connect people to the sea. Instead of listing problems, we amplify coastal voices, spark action, and center every story on the ecosystem. Each season tackles one of the three planetary crises—marine pollution, climate change, biodiversity loss—making them urgent, clear, and compelling. Fiercely honest but relentlessly hopeful, we believe that every wave of change starts with a ripple of courage.

  • Our goal is not only to inspire young people to care about the ocean, but to help create the next generation of ocean heroes. Through educational initiatives, community engagement, and hands-on opportunities connected to the series, Dolphin Dude aims to empower youth with the confidence, knowledge, and tools to take meaningful action and become active stewards of our oceans.

Dalhousie University logo with a black shield containing a black eagle and a yellow border, accompanied by the university name in black text.
Dalhousie University logo with a black shield containing a black eagle and a yellow border, accompanied by the university name in black text.

oUR POD-NERS

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Ocean Wise logo, with black lettering.
Trojan Horse Was a Unicorn

elbows fins up!

Proudly created in Canada by Canadian artists with heart, humour, and a love for our oceans.

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NO Artificial Intelligence

We are incredibly proud that Dolphin Dude has been developed and produced entirely without the use of Generative AI. Every character, story, and creative decision has been shaped by real artists, storytellers, and young creatives. For us, supporting human creativity isn’t just important for the artistic community — it’s also part of building a more thoughtful and sustainable future.

DUDEEEE THIS IS SO COOL!

CARING IS COOL

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