DCP would like to extend a big hello to Harkomal, a fifth grader participating in DCP’s Online Classroom Connection program. Hello Harkomal! He’ll be spending time learning about dolphins over the next month and sharing what he learns with his classmates. Today, I’ll be directing him to particular areas of this website. All of you out there are welcome to play along too!
So, Harkomal, my name is Kelly Melillo Sweeting. Let’s start with a sort of internet scavenger hunt to help you get to know me, DCP, our dolphins and our website. Read below – and just check in
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Wind and bottlenose dolphins!
We departed the dock around 1400 again on Monday. The wind had picked up, but we were confident (as always) that we would see dolphins.
Green water won’t stop our dolphin observations!
I headed out Sunday with Bimini Undersea and their passengers – it was great meeting you! After a snorkel stop at “3 Sisters,” we were busy searching for dolphins. The white caps made it slightly challenging, but sure enough, we saw our spotted – and bottlenose, pictured here – friends. This group was not very interested in us, but soon we were with nearly 15 Atlantic spotted dolphins. They were surfing and playing and gave us the chance to see them close-up under water.
A shorter, but busy dolphin trip!
Due to guests’ schedules, Friday’s dolphin trip was slightly abbreviated. But, the guests were fantastic company – and so were the dolphins! We first saw about 16 Atlantic spotted dolphins at 1543. They had their own agenda, one that we could not figure out! They were breaking apart, coming together, changing direction, mating, not mating….but we did see Juliette (#12) and Lil’ Jess (#35), each with calves, as well as Billy (#64), Tim (#69) and Speedy (#78).
Another great day with dolphins in Bimini!
A small group headed in search of dolphins with Bimini Undersea. We had to do a bit of searching, but sure enough, we saw them! First, there were several adult spotted dolphins and soon some calves were in the group too. We had a beautiful swim with Cerra (#38 – I think!), Lone Star (#56) and Stefran (#82). Here, you can see Stefran and what we think is her calf.
Famous dolphin quiz answers
The answers to the ‘name these famous dolphins’ quiz from the latest Dolphin Gazette and posted to the DCP website on 17 May 2011 are:
A: Darwin from Seaquest DSV
B: Fungi
C: Akeakamai
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Janan Evans-Wilent thesis
For a PDF copy of this thesis, please contact DCP
Whitney Greene thesis
For a PDF copy of this thesis, please contact DCP.
Name these famous dolphins
Name these famous dolphins! Here’s the quiz from the latest issue of the Dolphin Gazette. See if you can name each of the five famous dolphins pictured below. You can leave your answers on DCP’s Facebook page.
New Gazette! New Gazette!
Can you believe it is already time for a new issue of the Dolphin Gazette? It is true and it is here! In this issue you’ll read about Kathleen’s recent trip to RIMS with long-time eco-tour participants. Kel provides updates from Bimini, including individual adopt-a-dolphin updates. And Justin offers his thoughts on the must-haves for your marine mammalogy library. Plus announcements, FAQs, a fun game and more!
Click here to download the Gazette.