DCP and Kathleen’s research at Mikura Island, Japan, has a primary focus, with a secondary aspect. The focus concerns dolphin signal exchange and use of contact behaviors between individuals- their communication patterns. We are interested in dolphin social behavior and communication. The comparative aspect is between Kathleen’s ongoing work on Atlantic spotted dolphins in the Bahamas and that on the bottlenose dolphins around Mikura Island.
This year, 2005, Kathleen will be introducing Justin Gregg to the people, culture and of course the dolphins of Mikura Island. Justin, who spent part of the 2004 season in Bimini, will complete the Mikura field season so Kathleen can return to the US. Her first summer spent at home in 15 years! To read more background information click here.
This year, 2005, Kathleen will be introducing Justin Gregg to the people, culture and of course the dolphins of Mikura Island. Justin, who spent part of the 2004 season in Bimini, will complete the Mikura field season so Kathleen can return to the US. Her first summer spent at home in 15 years! To read more background information click here.
