Wait. A dolphin is a mammal? Its fins are called what? There are how many species? Join Kel & Kathleen as they back things up a bit and offer a general introduction to dolphins.
This program is geared toward ages 6 – 13, but dolphin lovers of all ages should enjoy it. No need to do anything in advance, other than being ready to ask questions!
This webinar aired on 21 April 2020.
New to DCP? Check out our intro webinar, recorded on 2 April, to familiarize yourself with DCP.
This webinar was recorded on 16 April 2020. DCP Bimini Research Manager, Kel Melillo Sweeting, discusses bottlenose dolphin crater feeding and whether they have a side bias. And, of course, the DCP team answers questions at the end. This webinar was the second in our series, “DCP Dives Deep” and our 4th overall webinar. You probably already know that most humans are right-handed (we still love you lefties!).
Tuesday 14 April 2020, 1:00 p.m.
DCP Dolphin Lesson: Who is who? Telling dolphins apart
This webinar was recorded on 14 April 2020. Kel Melillo Sweeting, M.S., Bimini Research manager, talks about how to recognize and identify dolphins.
Can you tell dolphins apart? Squirrels, Rabbits? Pet dogs? It’s pretty handy if you can! In this Dolphin Lesson, your child will learn how dolphin researchers tell dolphins apart – and why it’s important. This program is geared toward ages 6-13, but dolphin lovers of all ages should enjoy it.
Thursday 9 April 2020, 11:00 a.m.
DCP Dives Deep into…Dolphin Communication
This webinar was recorded on 9 April 2020. DCP Director, Kathleen Dudzinski, PhD, discusses animal communication in general and dolphin communication specifically. And, of course, the DCP team answers questions at the end. This webinar was the first in our series, “DCP Dives Deep into…” Check out the DCP website (https://www.dolphincommunicationproject.org/index.php/get-involved/webinars) or this YouTube channel to find more archived programs. On our website, you can also find free, downloadable STEAM activities for kids (look under the education tab).
Check out our very first webinar. This video tells the viewer about the Dolphin Communication Project (DCP), our history and our programs, with a short interactive Q&A at the end.
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.
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