The Dolphin Communication Project studies a group of Atlantic spotted dolphins living near the island of Bimini in The Bahamas. Using a special video camera equipped with underwater microphones (i.e., hydrophones), we are able to record their behavior as well as the myriad of sounds they produce. We have selected a recording of one of the most common sounds produced by the Bimini dolphins – a whistle – and converted it into audio files that you (the proud parent of one of the Bimini dolphins) can now download to your computer, mp3 player or cellular phone.
Category: General DCP
Register and Download Vocalization
Thank you for having adopted a wild dolphin with the Dolphin Communication Project. On this page you will find information on how to register your adopted dolphin, and how to download a recording of a dolphin vocalization.
Haven’t adopted a dolphin yet? Check out the list of wild dolphins up for adoption at this link.
Register:
If you purchased your dolphin at a retail store, please click on this link to fill out the registration form.
Where does your money go?
Adopting a wild dolphin with DCP helps to fund:
The purchase of new research equipment (e.g., cameras, underwater microphones)
Conservation and education programs on Bimini, the US and around the world
Publication and dissemination of DCP’s research results to the scientific community and the general public
Maintenance of the DCP website, field reports, and our podcast The Dolphin Pod
Classroom education programs for school-aged children including DCP Youth Program, Dolphin Research Trainee, Classroom Connections
Volunteer, ecotour and internship opportunities for the public
What’s in the kit?
What’s in your Adoption Kit?
An official adoption certificate
Photograph of your adopted dolphin
Details on how to download dolphin vocalizations from the Bimini adopt-a-dolphins as a ringtone or audio file
DVD containing video of the Bimini dolphins
Biography of your adopted dolphin
Welcome letter and registration info
Information Booklet with Atlantic spotted dolphin fact sheet and info about the Dolphin Communication Project
Random DCP trading card sample
Donate
Financial donations are always welcome. Through your generous support, DCP is able to continue existing research and education programs and develop new opportunities.
You can donate directly to DCP via PayPal by clicking the Donate button below. If you would like to make a donation in honor of a loved one, please click on the Donate button – you will be provided space to fill in the name of your loved one during the donation process. DCP can also accept “in-kind” donations.
Education Programs
Education Modules
Several programs have been developed to teach both school groups and the general audience about dolphins, dolphin research, ocean conservation, and related topics. These programs can be arranged for auditorium-style lectures (100 or more viewers) or for more “up-close and personal” discussions with groups of smaller size. Presentations include slides, video, or “prop” demonstrations.
Our programs focus on dolphin communication and communication in general, on photo-identification as a tool for studying animals, on behavior and studying behavior, on acoustics and sound travel in water versus in air, on research methodologies, and on conservation issues.
Bimini Ecotour 2012 BACKUP
Join DCP in Bimini!
The next Bimini Eco-Tour has been scheduled. We hope to see you soon!
Sunday 16 May 2010 (Arrival)
Friday 21 May 2010 (Departure)
General Trip Info
Bimini
Bimini, the most westerly inhabited island of the Bahamas, is less than 50 miles from the coast of Florida, yet a world away.
Umi
Mighty Sea Beagle
Umi, the Mighty Sea Beagle, never sets paw on a boat without her trusty yellow life jacket. She was born in Osaka, Japan, to a litter including five brothers. She came to live with Kathleen on Miyake Island at the age of 7 weeks and soon made herself right at home.
Umi easily makes friends and is trilingual, or maybe quadra-lingual … She understands Japanese, English and the canine bark code in both the U.S.
Radhika Makecha
Undergraduate Education: Texas A&M University – B.S. Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences
Graduate Education: M. A. and Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology – Emphasis: Comparative Psychology
Masters Thesis: The ontogeny of social play partners in bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) calves Doctorate Thesis: An investigation of the use of touch in the social interactions of a group of Asian elephants (Elephas maximus)
Research Interests: Research interests include comparative cognition and behavior, including animal emotions and welfare.
Membership Program
Become a supporting member of the Dolphin Communication Project! The Dolphin Communication Project is a non-profit organization that relies on support from the public to conduct our scientific research and offer education opportunities to people of all ages.
Love dolphins? Love science? You've come to the right place!
Whether you’re a young student interested in learning more about dolphin biology, a college student looking for internship experiences working with dolphins, or a seasoned researcher hoping to connect with colleagues on topics of dolphin behavior, ecology, or cognition, you’ve come to the right place.
The Dolphin Communication Project charitable solicitation number ch42894, meets all requirements specified by the florida solicitation of contributions act. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll-free (800-435-7352) within the state of florida, or 850-410-3800 when calling outside the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.