DCP is pleased to announce the publication of the following article:
Vaughn-Hirshorn, R., Hodge, K.B., Wursig, B., Sappenfield, R.H., Lammers, M.O., Dudzinski, K.M. (2012). Characterizing dusky dolphin sounds from Argentina and New Zealand. Journal of the Acoustical Society of America. 132(1): 498-506.
This just in from our friends at the United States Geological Survey (USGS): "Harold," the manatee who visited Bimini in 08/09 and was subsequently relocated to Florida, was seen in the St. Marks, FL area by the USGS Sirenian Project in June - he's looking good! His distinct scar patterns will allow researchers to recognize him in the years to come. Thanks for the update USGS!
Click here to see the citation for our 2011 publication on Harold.
DCP is pleased to announce two more opportunities to join us at our Bimini, Bahamas field site. Email us for more details.
10 - 15 June 2012: Join Daisy Kaplan and DCP's own Kel Sweeting for a 5-night, 5-dolphin trip, fully catered session. If you are not taking the course for credit, you can join as many or as few of the daily lectures as you like. Click here for more details.
5 - 10 August 2012: For those of you looking to stay in vacation mode, join this Bimini Adventures package.
The latest issue of The Dolphin Gazette is here! Get the lowdown on the University of New Brunswick Saint John's visit to Bimini. Dr. Rebecca Singer explains why dolphins seem to have a hard time with the object permanence test. Learn how you can join DCP at Anthony’s Key resort at Roatan, Honduras this coming January.
Who: You! Join DCP on a trip to Roatan led by Dr. Kathleen Dudzinski. Each trip accommodates up to 12 participants.
The latest issue of The Dolphin Gazette is here! This issue has a decidedly shark-like flavor to it, including a special column written by shark expert Stephen Turnbull. Sharks and dolphins are, of course, not usually the best of friends, and are not particularly closely related as far as taxonomy goes. But, you'd be surprised how easy it can be to confuse the two in the wild.
DCP now has a Google+ page!
Check it out and add us to your circle if you're a Google+ user.
Join DCP in Bimini! The next Bimini Eco-Tour has been scheduled. We hope to see you there!
Arrive Bimini: 21 May, 2012
Depart Bimini: 25 May, 2012
Cost: $1,420 (single occupancy)
This eco-tour program will run concurrently with the Bimini portion of DCP's Field Course in Animal Behavior (Ethological Studies: Marine & Terrestrial).
Field Internship Summer 2012
When: June - August 2012
Status: Open
Application Deadline: February 8, 2012
DCP is now accepting applications for our summer field internship positions. Field internships, which include 3 - 4 weeks at our Bimini, Bahamas field site, also require 6 - 8 weeks of training and work at our Connecticut (CT), USA office. You can find more details about our program by clicking here.
Note: All applicants must be 18 years of age.
Adopt Tina for $35 for a full year and receive a copy of the children's book Pearl the Pink Dolphin. Pearl is a children's fairy tale written by Tony Guzzi and illustrated by Tom Guzzi of Guzzi Studios. The story focuses on a young dolphin named Pearl who, unlike her friends and family, is born pink instead of gray. Pearl changes her looks to fit in, only to find she was liked for who she already was. Click here for more details!
Supplies of "Pearl the Pink Dolphin" are limited, so this offer is only good while supplies last.