8/6/2014.
Dolphin Boat Survey
Today’s survey extended from the Jupiter Inlet (N
260 56.624' W 800 03.805') down to the Lake Worth Inlet [aka the Palm Beach
Inlet] (N 260 46.300' W 800 03.500').
Research Organization: Taras Oceanographic Foundation
Wind/Water
conditions: N,NW 5. Seas 0-2’
Duration: 8 am-3
pm
Dolphin
encounters: Today we had several encounters with approximately 30
tursiops that we could ID. In total there were roughly 56 total animals. We
observed many behaviors and there was quite a bit of mating going on this day. We have pictures to prove it!! We experienced long encounters in which several groups
joined together. They kept us busy deciding who to follow for ID shots.
OTHER: Turtle counts: 26 Trash count: 7
Here is more
information about dolphin mating.
NOTE: The research vessels for our surveys are provided by Jupiter Pointe Marina.
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