I don’t have much new to report on the status of Bimini’s manatee, but I hope you all enjoy the newest photo (taken on Thursday by G. Johnson). The manatee continues to spend part of its day at Sea Crest Hotel & Marina. Representatives from the Miami SeaQuarium’s manatee rescue program were kind of enough to pay us a visit to better assess the manatee’s condition. We continue to pursue options for a possible rescue & transport – more details on that soon.
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Our out of town visitor
The Bimini manatee is still being observed periodically throughout the day. It does not appear to be in poor health, however Bimini is not considered suitable habitat for manatees. We’ve been in discussions with the US Fish & Wildlife Service as well as the Bahamas Department of Marine Resources. FWS has been giving advice on what to look for and how to act around the animal. Here, you can see the animal drinking freshwater from a hose. Please note that we have only given this wild animal fresh water at the recommendation of knowledgeable manatee biologists.
Go ahead, you can admit it…
You weren’t sure if you should believe my manatee story yesterday, were you? Well, the manatee was again sighted, this time it was closer and there were more witnesses. It does not appear to be injured or in distress, despite being clearly off course. We’ve been advised by Florida Fish & Wildlife to keep a close eye (when it’s around) and not to give it food or water.
It’s Here! Name-A-Dolphin…
We've been talking about it all month, but now it is really here! Your chance to name a wild Atlantic spotted dolphin from our research site in Bimini, Bahamas.
A Bimini Field Report: Without Dolphins
As I searched through the binoculars, I wanted to catch a glimpse of a breath. I waited. And waited. And then, out came the muzzle and a breath! I grabbed my “snappy” camera & the binoculars & headed outside. I was able to capture this photo – not the greatest, but I swear, it's a manatee. I followed the animal as it slowly maneuvering rocks & turned northeast through "the native cut." I kept my eye on it (and the boats that were approaching) as it headed toward the entrance to the harbor.
Kathleen interviewed on WBFO 88.7
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DCP Forum back online
The DCP Forum is now back online after a brief hiatus. You can view the forum at this link. DCP Online Community Members are welcome to post to the forum.
Name A Dolphin Auction
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Summer 2009 Field Internships
DCP is now accepting applications for summer 2009 field interns. From June – August, interns will spend 6-8 weeks at our Connecticut, USA office and 3-4 weeks at our Bimini, The Bahamas field site. Applications must be received by 15 February 2009.
2008 Bimini Summary Report
With the 2008 Bimini research season behind us, we have been busy logging videos, identifying photographs and preparing for 2009 programs. We look forward to a year-round presence in Bimini for 2009 which will allow us to opportunistically observe the dolphins in the "off-season" as well as during the busy summer months.
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