Category: Blog & Field Reports

DCP has uploaded a couple more videos to our YouTube channel, including an interview with Emie: {youtube}udH5gjH_TAM{/youtube}  Eight year old Emie had a few questions about dolphin communication for a science project she was putting together, and contacted researchers at the Dolphin Communication Project (DCP) to see if they could help her find the answers. In this video, Emie asks her questions and receives a video response from Justin Gregg – research associate at DCP. Emie's questions were:

1. How do dolphins hear high pitched sounds?
2.

Worried you missed the deposit deadline for our Field Course in Cetacean Ecology?Worry no more! The remaining slots will be now be filled on a first come, first serve basis.

DCP is now a registered charity with Squidoo, a site dedicated to getting your word out there, whatever that may be. On Squidoo, you can create a "lens" (Squidoo lingo for web page) about anything that interests you. Then through programs like Google ads and Amazon, the royalties that your lens generates can go to charity! If you are already a Squidoo guru, why not choose DCP as your charity? Or, if you're looking for a new outlet to share what's important to you, check out www.squidoo.com.

DCP is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for 1 internship position at our Connecticut, USA office. This internship will run from June – August. Applications are due 15 March 2009.Click here for more details.REMINDER: The application deadline for DCP's summer fieldwork internship is 15 February 2009.

Topics covered include but are not limited to:Introduction to cetacean biologyIntroduction to delphinid species of BiminiBoat-based surveysPhoto-ID and video analysis During our boat based surveys, students will learn species identification, photo-ID, techniques in surface observations (including GPS) and when possible, observe the animals under water and collect photograph and video data. Cost: $2,779** per person (USD) Included: 12 nights accommodation (double occupancy**)3 meals a day8 half-day boat trips in search of dolphins1 boat trip in search of reef sharksGratuityTransportation from airport to hotel in BiminiCourse instructionCertificate of completionNot included: Airfare to/from Bimini, BahamasYou must be at least

The final auction of 2008 has begun! You can join our eBay auction to name DCP ID#078, a juvenile male from the Bimini population. This auction includes an exciting extra – a trip for 2 to Bimini to search for your newly named dolphin! What's better than that? So, CLICK HERE to join to the auction.

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 That's right! Your next chance is here! Click here to join our eBay auction for the opportunity to name Bimini dolphin #57 (pictured here). This makes a great gift for someone special – and remember, your purchase supports DCP's research & education programs. This auction ends 15 December.

We've been talking about it all month, but now it is really here! Your chance to name a wild Atlantic spotted dolphin from our research site in Bimini, Bahamas.

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