6/11/2014
Dolphin Boat Survey
Conditions: Seas
0-1 feet. Winds W 5- 10 knots
Duration: 8:30am-2:30pm
Today’s survey extended from the Jupiter Inlet (N 260 56.624' W 800 03.805') down to the famous Breaker’s
Hotel (26°42′54″N 80°2′22″W / 26.71500°N 80.03944°W).
Research Organization: Taras Oceanographic Foundation
Recorded dolphin photo ID: Two encounters, but the dolphins were elusive and however we managed to get one ID shot. There were 3 animals with encounter one, and one on
the second encounter. All were feeding and moving about quickly.
Other: Winds
originating from the west = very happy researchers = flat water conditions.
Please note that all images are copyright of Taras Oceanographic Foundation and may not be reproduced without permission (NMFS (GA LOC) No. 13386.
Map of the survey area.
BONUS Images from Taras:
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