Below you’ll find an archive of DCP’s webinars. “DCP Dives Deep into…” programs are geared toward ages 14+ and “DCP Dolphin Lessons” are designed with ages 6 – 13 in mind. But, all are family-friendly, so all ages are encouraged to listen and watch. If you are new to DCP, scroll down and be sure to check out our very first webinar, “Dolphin Communication Project: Who We Are” to get a better sense of who we are and what we do. Interested in more online content? Our podcast, The Dolphin Pod, can be found at this link, Spotify, Apple, or by looking under ‘The Knowledge Hub’ tab.
And, don’t miss our Kids Science Activities!
Do you know how many dolphin species there are? Which species DCP studies? Your favorite? In this Dolphin Lesson, DCP will guide listeners through some of the dolphin species out there – from the well-known to the obscure.
This program is geared toward ages 6-13, but all are welcome.
In this Deep Dive, DCP’s good friend Dr. Heather Hill answers questions like, How do belugas contact one another? How do belugas use contact in their social interactions? Are there any differences between wild belugas and belugas in human care? Dr. Hill is a comparative psychologist and full professor of psychology at St.
Why are dolphins shaped that way? How do they keep water out of their blowholes? Join us for a rundown of some awesome dolphin adaptations!
This program is geared toward ages 6-13, but all are welcome. Check out the details and see which is your favorite adaptation!
Missed our earlier webinars? Check out the previous DCP webinar recordings on YouTube here.
In this Deep Dive, DCP is joined by Kat DeStefano. A professional SCUBA diver since 2005, volunteer and seasonal staff at New England Aquarium Rescue Rehab department for 10 years, and DCP alum (Intern class of 2003-04), Kat has been studying marine animal behavior anecdotally for 20 years.
In this Deep Dive, DCP is joined by Dr. Nicole (DCP post-doc at FIU). She gives a general introduction to social network analysis, a technique Nicole used to understand the Bimini spotted dolphin social system.
Can you spot the tall tails?!
Wrap up 2020 with this fun Dolphin Lesson - we're sure dolphin lovers of all ages will enjoy it!
Happy Holidays to folks!!
Missed our earlier webinars?
In this Deep Dive, DCP is joined by Dr. Annalisa Zaccaroni, Associate Professor, Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Italy.
Dr. Zaccaroni gives a general view on the known impacts that contaminants have on marine mammals.
In this Dolphin Lesson, DCP is joined by Sunna Edberg, senior zookeeper at Kolmarden Wildlife Park in Sweden. Sunna shares how it is to work as a keeper in a large zoo in Sweden. The joy and fulfillment of connecting with animals and the knowledge necessary behind it.
Dolphin Lessons are geared toward ages 6-13, but everyone is welcome.
In this Deep Dive, DCP is joined by Valeria Paz, a PhD candidate at Florida International University, where she has been studying the ecology of bottlenose dolphins in the Florida Everglades since 2014.
Valeria explains how she is using passive acoustic technology to better understand the habitat use of bottlenose dolphins in the Florida Everglades estuary.
Curious about the other study Valeria references in her talk (other researchers' passive acoustic studies after hurricanes)? Download Fandel et al.
Whose shoulders have you relied on? Family? Mentors? Partner(s)? Join Dr. Bernd and Melany Würsig on a reflection of their journey into and through the marine mammal field.
This program is geared toward ages 14 and up, but all are welcome.