DCP is the only organization with researchers studying the behavior, communication and cognition of both captive and wild dolphins. Join us as we travel to Roatan to Anthony's Key Resort to study their dolphins. This group of bottlenose dolphins is perfect for both surface & underwater observations & sound recordings.
DCP collaborates with the Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences (RIMS) to study dolphins ranging in age from a few months to more than 30 years old. Participants on this DCP ecotour program assist with both data collection & data analyses. We observe these dolphins following the same protocol that we use at our study sites in the Bahamas' and Japan.
Two dolphin swims & a dolphin encounter are reserved for each participant. Volunteer research assistants will assist with surface observations and sound recordings on these dolphins. No previous experience is needed to join our trip.
Who: Join DCP on a trip to RIMS at Anthony's Key Resort on Roatan, led by Dr. Kathleen Dudzinski. Each trip accommodates between 12 to 14 participants. *Please note: children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian - absolutely no exceptions!!
What: DCP records the behavior and sounds of dolphins at RIMS, Anthony's Key Resort. We observe the dolphins following the same protocol for our studies of Atlantic spotted dolphins and Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins. Participants assist with data collection and with analysis of video data. Two dolphin swims & a dolphin encounter are reserved and included for each participant.
Where: Anthony's Key Resort, Roatan, Honduras
When: Sept 25 - Oct 2, 2010 (
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Cost: $1,765 per person per week
*Recieve a ~3% discount if you pay by check or money order. Please
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Note: a portion of your ecotour trip fee may be tax-deductible. Consult your tax advisor for more details.
The cost is based on double occupancy and includes lodging, three meals a day & more (see below). Single occupancy is available for an additional fee and subject to availability.
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) for details. Bottled water, alcohol & soda are available for a small fee. Airfare & Honduran departure taxes are NOT included.
Included in the trip fee: Accommodations (dbl occ), all meals, airport transfers, 2 dolphin swims and 1 dolphin encounter, and entry to Bailey's Key Wildlife Sanctuary. Also included are horseback riding, hiking and kayaking. SCUBA divers receive: 3 single tank boat dives daily, 2 single tank night dives weekly, tanks, weights, and belt. Snorkelers receive: 2 daily guided boat trips. Each participant has the opportunity to assist with research on dolphins. By joining DCP's research, you have greater opportunities to be closer to the dolphins for longer periods of time and learn from the team who cares for them.
Air-conditioned rooms are also available upon request for an additional fee (subject to availability). If you want A/C, you must request this when making your reservation.
*Please note: children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian - absolutely no exceptions!!
Contact
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for payment details. Credit card payments can be received through paypal. Or, to receive a ~3% discount, make check or money order payable to: Dolphin Communication Project. Please send payment to: DCP, P.O.Box 711, Old Mystic, CT 06372-0711.
SCUBA diving is included for certified divers through Anthony's Key Resort. Please contact
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for more details about SCUBA diving opportunities. Also, if you wish to extend your time at Anthony's Key Resort, please contact Bill for details. Extending your time at the resort MUST be done prior to the beginning of your trip.
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Two dolphin swims & a dolphin encounter are reserved for each participant. Volunteer research assistants will assist with surface observations and sound recordings on these dolphins. No previous experience is needed to join our trip.
for each participant. 
The cost is based on double occupancy and includes lodging, three meals a day & more (see below). Single occupancy is available for an additional fee and subject to availability.
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(
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) for details. Bottled water, alcohol & soda are available for a small fee. Airfare & Honduran departure taxes are NOT included. 
transfers, 2 dolphin swims and 1 dolphin encounter, and entry to Bailey's Key Wildlife Sanctuary. Also included are horseback riding, hiking and kayaking. SCUBA divers receive: 3 single tank boat dives daily, 2 single tank night dives weekly, tanks, weights, and belt. Snorkelers receive: 2 daily guided boat trips. Each participant has the opportunity to assist with research on dolphins. By joining DCP's research, you have greater opportunities to be closer to the dolphins for longer periods of time and learn from the team who cares for them. 