Research, Education, Conservation
To promote the scientific study of dolphins and inspire their conservation

BLOG & FIELD REPORTS

DCP is studying killer whales, the largest dolphin species, the same way we have investigated bottlenose & Atlantic spotted dolphins over the years. Come learn!

Two-Week Summary!

We had two very productive weeks at Anthony’s Key Resort and the Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences from 24 May – 7 June! The first week was an ecotour with two families, Bill, Manon, and me, and the second was a field course with CSU. The field course had ...

Data collection went well … our last morning of observing the dolphins and they did not disappoint. There was social activity at the surface and lots of splashing in front of the Palapa and near Platform 1. Kathleen said the underwater visibility was ...

Data collection was early but not bright … it was overcast this morning! The featured group photo was actually from yesterday before our encounter and swim. It’s bright and shows our anticipation! Even though this morning was cloudy, the dolphins were VERY active. Gracie and Alita both seemed to be ...

Swimming with Dolphins!

We brought our snorkel gear to data collection this morning to be overly prepared for our dolphin encounter and swim, which were after breakfast. The morning data collection session was mostly quiet from the surface view. Kathleen said it was similar underwater, although Buzz was enamored of her fins and wetsuit, when not playing with ...

Our days have a pattern – morning data collection at Bailey’s Key followed by a lecture or conversation. Today was no different. The underwater visibility was spectacular, though Kathleen was slightly delayed getting in the water due to a “SD card error” in the top-mounted GoPro. So, we removed the card, replaced it and ...

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