Blog & Field Reports

Sea Angels 13

Our trek to Bailey’s key was smooth with a calm sea and an excellent ride from Captain Joel. The three cats greeted us as did a large sting ray (which was outside the main lagoon and not harassed by the dolphins!). Data collection was a success, despite ...

Our first data collection session was this morning and we got to participate in the first drone flight to ground truth the space use panoramic shots taken over the last few years with DCP field courses and ecotours. Before moving out to the platforms/palapa ...

Today was everyone’s travel day – Kathleen, John & Manon from Miami. The CSU group from Denver (mostly) and Bill from California via Houston. Bill’s flight was first to arrive, and he sailed through immigration whereas the rest of us all arrived at about the same ...

Our bags are packed and we’re ready to go! (Although, we won’t break out in song! 😉) Manon arrived to Florida late on Tuesday. John double checked the drones with a test flight on Wednesday. We met with the first group, CSU, of students on Wednesday virtually. And we are now ...

Want to know about DCP's research on pectoral fin contact but don't have time for a whole peer-reviewed journal article? Check out this new PDF full of juuust enough information.

Topic: Creative Dolphins - Killer Whales v Dolphins Live: Mon, May 6, 6p ET *Password Req'd* Learn about how two species of dolphins performed on a test of creativity from Dr. Heather Hill!

Risky Interactions Webinar

Topic: Deleterious behaviors and risks related to close interactions between humans and free-ranging dolphins Live: Tue, 30 Apr, 8:15p ET - Password Req'd - Learn about risky interactions between humans and dolphins worldwide from Pamela Carzon, founder of Dauphins de Rangiroa.

April 14th is National Dolphin Day! And DCP is giving away Dolphin Protector Kits! To enter, email us, DM us on social media, or comment on our #NationalDolphinDay giveaway social media post with the phrase "National Dolphin Day" to be entered. April 14, 2024 only!

DCP is honored to be a recipient for support from the @DiverMojoFoundation. Thank you!! Learn more about DiverMojo Foundation and their mission to harness the power within their SCUBA community to "provide connection, education and funding for micro game changers to improve our oceans, one project at a time!"

DCP Gear at Stuart SCUBA

No joke! Shout out to Stuart SCUBA for carrying DCP gear and info in their shop! Now local water lovers can see DCP polos, rash guards, and tanks in person!⁠ ⁠ Not in the Stuart, FL area? No worries. All our gear is in our online store too!⁠