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!
Have you ever heard that hippos are dolphins’ closest land relative? What the heck does that mean?
In this episode of DCP's Dives Deep webinar series, listen to Dr. Maria Maust-Mohl as she explains the evolutionary connections between cetaceans (whales and dolphins) and hippos.
This program is geared toward high school students and above, but all are welcome to listen and learn.
To learn a bit more about this topic, check out Dr. Maust-Mohl’s article on … nostrils!
You can find our other webinars on the DCP Education page - webinars.
In this Dolphin Lesson, Dr. Kathleen is joined by Ms. Annette from Blue Lagoon Island home of Dolphin Encounters to talk about marine debris, ocean pollution, and what can be done about it.
Have you ever done a litter clean up, at the beach, the park or even on your own street? Why is litter a problem and what does it have to do with dolphins?
Dolphin Lessons are geared toward ages 6-13.
In this Dolphin Lesson, Dr. Radhika Makecha teams up with Kel to compare and contrast elephants and dolphins. They are both mammals – is that where the similarities stop?
Dolphin Lessons are geared toward ages 6-13.
Learn about adaptations of leopard seals as they deal with challenges of climate change in the Antarctic with special guest Dr. Shane Kanatous, Biology, Colorado State University!
This program is geared toward high school students and above, but all are welcome. Dr. Kanatous will also let you know about how a kid from Brooklyn (that’s him) ended up studying seals in the Antarctic.
To learn a bit more about Dr.
In this Dolphin Lesson, we had a panel of scientists ready to answer all of your dolphin – and general marine mammal and ocean science – questions!
Our panel included Dr. Deirdre Yeater (Sacred Heart University), Dr. Maria Maust-Mohl (Manhattan College), Dr. Diana Reiss (Hunter College), and DCP’s core team Kathleen, Justin & Kel.
Dolphin Lessons are normally geared toward ages 6-13, but this week, we want everyone to join. Your only homework is to listen and enjoy!
Missed our earlier webinars? Check out our other webinar recordings on DCP's YouTube channel.
Learn the basics of marine mammal diving physiology with special guest Dr. David Rosen!
Dr. Rosen is an Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia’s Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries (Canada). His research focuses primarily on marine mammal bioenergetics, physiology, and nutrition. And, in this webinar, Dr. Rosen shares with us details about the marine mammal dive response. You can learn more about his research here, at his lab website. And, here is a paper recommended by Dr.
In this Dolphin Lesson, Kel shares the adventure of DCP ID#104, also known as “Lamda.” In August 2018, this young Atlantic spotted dolphin stranded far from home. The Bahamas Marine Mammal Stranding Network responded and though things looked grim, #104 survived! He was released in the Bimini area and, after an unexpected journey south, he’s been observed healthy and back with his fellow dolphins off Bimini.
This program is geared toward ages 6 - 13, but dolphin lovers of all ages should enjoy it. No need to do anything in advance.
DCP Dives Deep into Pectoral Fin Contacts – How, when & why dolphins share touch with their flippers
In this time of COVID-19, your last handshake, high five or hug may feel a world away. Do dolphins have their own version of these handy interactions? Kathleen Dudzinski, PhD, has been studying pectoral fin contact among dolphins for a long time.
In this DCP Dolphin Lesson, we’ll find out if shark researchers and dolphin researchers can be friends. What do you think?
For this webinar, Kel is joined by Jillian Morris, Founder & President of Sharks4Kids, to compare and contrast both creatures!
This program is geared toward ages 6 - 13, but dolphin lovers of all ages should enjoy it. No need to do anything in advance.
This DCP Dives Deep into ... webinar brings you "Investigations in Executive Function in Dolphins: Violation of Expectations and Delayed Gratification"
This presentation is an exploration into the area of dolphin cognition and some ways that researchers study it. After a brief introduction to dolphin cognition and executive function (EF), our collaborator/presenter, Deirdre Yeater, Ph.D., details her studies with beluga whales and small dolphins. What are VOE and Delayed Gratification anyway? Listen to the program to find out!
This program is geared toward high school students and above, but all are welcome.