Thursday, August 7, 2014

Research Field Notes: No. 10



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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