Our first data collection session in the morning began with an introduction to Bailey’s Key and the dolphins. It was a windy day with residual wave action still present. Kathleen said the underwater visibility was awesome, but the current was VERY strong. She got about …
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Wind, Clouds, Current!!
Our last early AM data collection session was cancelled – thank Mother Nature! We had rolling breaking waves over the reef and horrible visibility! And, to add to that, a wickedly strong current – even the taxi boat …
Fin-friggin-tastic!!
Data collection this morning provided LOTS of activity and entertainment! Kathleen let us know the underwater visibility had improved significantly and there was lots of leaping and surface activity. …
Weary Wednesday
Data collection presented us with really bad underwater visibility this morning. Kathleen did a 30-minute session but only had about half that with dolphins in view. It was also very quiet this morning. …
New Beginnings
Our morning observations went well – it was a beautiful morning, bright and sunny. After breakfast, we spent time in the classroom for the first part of Shane’s physiology lecture. And, we got a Q&A with …
Maya’s Monday
Data collection began as usual with a water taxi ride to Bailey’s at 6:15. By 6:40, when Kathleen entered the water, it had begun to drizzle. Within 5-7 minutes, we were in a downpour! Our …
First Full Day!
We had our first early morning data collection session and also got introduced to dolphins generally and to the RIMS dolphins. Kathleen told us the underwater visibility was …
Transition Day
CSU group 1 departed this morning (featured photo) and CSU group 2 arrived late this afternoon! It also was a morning of absolutely horrible underwater visibility! Kathleen did not collect underwater video data …
The last sunset is the most beautiful sunset!
Our second to last data collection session was active! There was socializing between Buzz, Tank and Rocky and lots of leaps by Maury. Kathleen also saw Poli and Tilly and Sandy and Elli and Gizmo …
Rocky, Sandy, and Rainbows!
Though the underwater visibility was not great today, Kathleen was able to record lots of footage of Sandy and of Rocky … and both dolphins visited the students trying to entice them to play, as you can see here by Sandy! The morning also provided …